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Mar. 01, 2022

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Another behavioral health victory as crisis-line workers join Oregon AFSCME

Over the last few weeks, employees at Lines for Life, a 24-hour crisis line nonprofit based in Oregon’s largest city, voted by an overwhelming majority to join Oregon AFSCME.

Another behavioral health victory as crisis-line workers join Oregon AFSCME

Jan. 26, 2022

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AFSCME-backed bill seeks to overcome the nation’s addiction crisis

A New York City congresswoman and an AFSCME member are urging Congress to approve legislation that would help the nation combat the addiction crisis stemming from the widespread use of opioids and

AFSCME-backed bill seeks to overcome the nation’s addiction crisis

Jan. 26, 2022

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New Labor Department website helps workers address workplace issues

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new website that aims to provide American workers the information they need to address common workplace concerns.

New Labor Department website helps workers address workplace issues

Jan. 13, 2022

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We mourn the death of sister Deidre Silas, Illinois DCFS investigator

AFSCME members mourn the death of Sister Deidre Silas, a front-line worker and investigator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, who was killed on the job while investigating a report of children in danger.

We mourn the death of sister Deidre Silas, Illinois DCFS investigator

Nov. 03, 2021

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Labor harmony in place for behavioral health workers in Oregon’s Multnomah County

When Brandy Fishback, a behavioral health case manager, and her co-workers decided to form a union with Oregon AFSCME Council 75 earlier this year, they hoped to work with their employer to fix safety issues and lower a nearly 20% turnover rat

Labor harmony in place for behavioral health workers in Oregon’s Multnomah County