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Jun. 25, 2018

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New Report from National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health Parity At Risk

There is a national debate underway about the regulation of health insurers and insurance benefit standards.

New Report from National Alliance on Mental Illness: Mental Health Parity At Risk

Jun. 14, 2018

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Oregon VOA Members Win First Contract

AFSCME-represented workers at Volunteers of America Oregon (VOA) have reached a tentative agreement after 18 months of contentious negotiations that sparked multiple protests from workers and their union, including a May 14 sit-in that resulted in multiple arrests.

Oregon VOA Members Win First Contract

Jun. 13, 2018

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United We Heal-Backed Student-Loan Bill Passes House

At the urging of United We Heal and AFSCME, the U.S. House has passed a student-loan repayment bill that will help those who provide substance-abuse treatment throughout the country. Our union is now focused on making sure the bill passes the U.S. Senate and is fully funded.

United We Heal-Backed Student-Loan Bill Passes House

Jun. 07, 2018

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Suicide rates rise sharply across the United States, new report shows

In an article in the Washington Post, Amy Ellis Nutt writes that, "suicide rates rose in all but one state between 1999 and 2016, with increases seen regardless of age, gender, race and ethnicity, according to a

Suicide rates rise sharply across the United States, new report shows

Jun. 01, 2018

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For This Behavioral Health Professional, Being Part of a Strong Union Is Key

It was while growing up that Mike Yestramski found his life’s calling.

For This Behavioral Health Professional, Being Part of a Strong Union Is Key