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

Champaign County, Illinois, workers win contract victory through solidarity
A strike was averted in Champaign County, Illinois, as AFSCME members secure a strong contract through solidarity. — Jul 14
Western Michigan will hurt from cuts to public services that Rep. Huizenga supported
Western Michigan will be harmed by the cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other public services supported by Rep. Bill Huizenga. — Jul 14
When a stranger needed help, this California nurse sprang into action
Zachary Pritchett, a California nurse and a member of UNAC/UHCP, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. — Jul 14
A contract that checks out: Library workers at Dartmouth win again
Forming a union allowed 90 Dartmouth College library workers to gain a voice at work. — Jul 11
Medicaid, SNAP cuts Rep. Mike Carey supported will make his constituents suffer
Thousands his constituents will be hurt by Medicaid, SNAP cuts backed by Ohio Rep. Mike Carey. — Jul 10

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