The New York Public Library Guild Local 1930

New York Public Library officially closed on Saturday, March 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus and out of concern for the health and safety of the staff and the members of the communities we serve.

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

National AFSCME News

Philadelphia librarian creates a safe space for federal workers facing attacks
Julie Zaebst, a librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Apr 22
AFSCME’s fight to protect our Social Security data from Elon Musk posts another win
A court handed us a significant win in our fight to keep Social Security records private. — Apr 21
The White House’s prescription drug executive order: a win for Big Pharma, not for you
The White House’s executive order on drug pricing is good for Big Pharma but not for working families. — Apr 17
Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives
Thank you, 911 dispatchers and emergency phone operators, for saving lives every day. — Apr 17
Not on Medicaid? Guess what? Cuts will still hurt you
Even if you’re not on Medicaid, cuts to this vital program will affect you. — Apr 16