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

Affordability crisis spurs demand for fair raise from South Florida health care workers
AFSCME members who keep health care running in the Miami area are demanding a fair cost-of-living increase to fight the affordability crisis. — Dec 10
First contract, big raises for workers at a Chicago museum
First union contract nets raises for workers at Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago. — Dec 9
Colorado Never Quit Award winner brings empathy, compassion to a heartbreaking job
Annie Schmeckpeper of Colorado brings compassion and empathy to a difficult job. — Dec 8
Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises
Pay raises are finally coming to thousands of AFSCME-represented public safety professionals in Puerto Rico. — Dec 4
Workers at one Illinois university win ‘life-changing’ contract
This is how some AFSCME members in Illinois secured a “life-changing” contract. — Dec 3