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Sacramento County Food Service Workers Win Backpay After Members Demand Equity

For years, the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility was understaffed in its laundry room.

Sacramento County Food Service Workers Win Backpay After Members Demand Equity

NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy battered the east coast of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage across 24 states. The hurricane quickly became known in the impacted region as “Superstorm Sandy.”

Shileen Shaw knows firsthand how the storm got that name.

NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card

Congratulations to the New Council 57 Executive Board

Members elected a new Executive Board for Council 57 at the April Delegates Meeting, bringing in a number of fresh new voices to guide AFSCME's presence in Northern California over the next term.

Congratulations to the New Council 57 Executive Board

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Workers Memorial Day is this Sunday, April 28, when we honor workers killed or injured on the job. On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed.

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise

Megha Desai is a public defender in Multnomah County, Oregon. In a given week, she might work upwards of 60 hours. Right now, she has about 145 open cases.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise