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Inyo County Members Win 4% Pay Increase, Salary Adjustments for Part-Timers

James Truhls works as a landfill gate attendant for Inyo County.

Inyo County Members Win 4% Pay Increase, Salary Adjustments for Part-Timers

Study Finds Unions Reduce Risk of Poverty

The benefits of belonging to a union are well-known. Better wages. Better health care. The promise of a secure and dignified retirement. A voice on the job, and much more.

But did you also know that belonging to a union may reduce the risk of poverty?

Study Finds Unions Reduce Risk of Poverty

Juneteenth Declared a Holiday for All East Bay Parks, Thanks to a Member’s Thought-Provoking Petition

If you’re looking for an example of how the labor movement and community organizations fighting for racial justice can work together, look no further than our brothers and sisters of AFSCME Local 2428.

Juneteenth Declared a Holiday for All East Bay Parks, Thanks to a Member’s Thought-Provoking Petition

19 California Labor Unions Pledge to Fight for Union Jobs, Equitable Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers

On a press call Thursday morning, 19 California labor unions—including AFSCME Council 57—joined economist Dr. Robert Pollin to release a new study examining California’s pathways to recovery from the COVID-19 p

19 California Labor Unions Pledge to Fight for Union Jobs, Equitable Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers

Member Slain in San Jose Shooting Planned To Take His Kids to Disneyland Over Memorial Day Weekend

Paul Megia wasn't supposed to come into the office last week.

His plan was to work remotely, help with his children's online distance learning and have breakfast with his father on Wednesday.

Member Slain in San Jose Shooting Planned To Take His Kids to Disneyland Over Memorial Day Weekend