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Rest in power, Brother Andrew Washington

We mourn the loss of Brother Andrew Washington, executive director of AFSCME District Council 20 – one of many AFSCME members who have succumbed to COVID-19. — Jan 5

Strong member input drives best contract in years for Nebraska employees

Thanks to robust participation by members of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, state employees secured a strong contract that contains long-overdue wage increases. — Jan 5

Library workers in Oak Lawn, Illinois, are newest AFSCME members

Nearly 80 workers at Oak Lawn Public Library in Illinois are now part of the AFSCME family. We welcome them. — Dec 23

Early coronavirus vaccine recipient feels optimistic about what lies ahead

Myo Thant, a front-line worker in Seattle and a member of Council 28, is one of the first AFSCME members to receive the coronavirus vaccine. — Dec 22

Saunders blasts COVID relief package as ‘a slap in the face’ to working people

AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the COVID relief package “a slap in the face.” — Dec 21

Local 2822: Hennepin County Clerical and Related

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