AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Akron Region

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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

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

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Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME mem

National AFSCME News

In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity
School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. — Jun 28
AFSCME member testifies about the devastating impact of Social Security cuts
Social Security benefit cuts spurred by two outdated legal provisions are unfairly hurting some AFSCME members. — Jun 27
AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente
AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. — Jun 26
HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis
HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. — Jun 25
AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners
Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. — Jun 24