AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Youngstown Region

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Image of Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech in Washington, DC.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

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AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Thanks to efforts by the Biden administration and AFSCME, many public service workers,

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Columbus Museum of Art Employees Win Union Election

Columbus Museum of Art employees overwhelmingly vote for their union - Join AFSCME Ohio Council 8

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AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting.

National AFSCME News

Nebraska Supreme Court to workers: Yes, you can wear blue jeans to work
The Nebraska Supreme Court has resolved a denim dilemma. The court ruled state workers for one agency can wear blue jeans to work if appropriate, and not just on casual Fridays. — Jan 25
Never Quit winners who learned CPR just in case save two students from choking
Rhode Island Never Quit winners had learned CPR just in case. They ended up saving two elementary school students from choking to death. — Jan 23
Wisconsin museum workers ratify fair contract after several negotiations
Members finally ratified a fair contract with management in December 2022. — Jan 20
The union difference in wages – 18% higher pay if you belong to a union
New federal data show union members earn 18% more than workers who don’t belong to unions. — Jan 19
Hard-fought Connecticut library contract is another example of the union difference
Workers at the Russell Library in Middletown, Connecticut, are celebrating their hard-fought contract victory. — Jan 18