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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

Oct. 18, 2021

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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

We’ve said it before: Life is better in a union. 

The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Oct. 04, 2021

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Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Some of the nation’s largest cultural institutions accepted more than $1.6 billion in federal help to weather the coronavirus pandemic, but continued to let go of workers – even though the assistance was meant to shore up payrolls and keep workers on the job, according to a 

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

Oct. 01, 2021

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AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

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AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

Sep. 23, 2021

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AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

When Fran Krugen’s late husband was first diagnosed with diabetes, his insulin cost about $35 a bottle.

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

Sep. 17, 2021

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A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

The pandemic has led many of us to take stock of our lives and our goals. For AFSCME New Jersey member LaTrenda Ross, the pandemic ignited a long-held dream—starting her own life coaching business.

A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

Sep. 10, 2021

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Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, according to annual Gallup poll results released around each Labor Day.

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965