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Aug. 07, 2020

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Mental health counselors in Illinois win voluntary recognition of their union

After initially resisting and using anti-union tactics like captive audience meetings, management at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (the “O School”) in Chicago has voluntarily recognized AFSCME Council 31 after employees filed for a union el

Mental health counselors in Illinois win voluntary recognition of their union

Jul. 15, 2020

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Will Washington invest in billionaires or the rest of us?

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt of a column that ran in the Seattle Times. To read the entire column, go here.

Will Washington invest in billionaires or the rest of us?

Jun. 17, 2020

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MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength

Last summer, Minnesota behavioral health workers began holding summits, forming committees and developing plans to advance priorities such as organizing new worksites and tackling issues within the industry.

MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength

May. 19, 2020

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Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health

The headline in the Washington Post couldn’t have been clearer: “The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a me

Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health

May. 07, 2020

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Behavioral Health Workers Share Challenges of Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic

Four behavioral health workers talked about the challenges they’re facing during the COVID-19 pandemic on a press call hosted by the AFL-CIO on Friday.

Behavioral Health Workers Share Challenges of Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic