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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

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

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Jun. 25, 2021

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2021 Legislative Session Report

With Texas’ biannual legislative session concluding , we look back on a session of tremendous activism from AFSCME Texas Corrections members, a disappointing loss on our fight for ERS funding without strings attached and some key victories in our continuing campaigns for safer facilities and fair

2021 Legislative Session Report

May. 05, 2021

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We keep our promises, the State of Texas should too

Where I come from, your word is your bond. You keep your promises and fulfill your obligations. I’m a correctional officer. For 12 years, it’s been my job to keep people safe.

We keep our promises, the State of Texas should too

Apr. 28, 2021

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To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against COVID-19 run through America’s workplaces.

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace