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

We demand back pay for furloughed federal workers
In a letter to the White House, AFSCME demanded that the administration guarantee back pay for furloughed federal workers. — Oct 9
Workers at another Colorado library are building power through AFSCME
Boulder Public Library workers announced plans to form a union through AFSCME. — Oct 7
Florida retiree: Services for vulnerable children are hurting. Congress needs to fund public services.
A Florida retiree tells Congress to stop playing games and fund public services. — Oct 7
At AFSCME forum, CA governor candidates vow to fight for public services, working families
People looking to become California’s next governor spoke to AFSCME members at a forum over the weekend. — Oct 7
On the front lines, Michigan hospice nurse sees shutdown’s human cost
A Michigan hospice nurse explains how the shutdown will increase health care worries for Americans. — Oct 6

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