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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Youth counselor's death at Lincoln Hills Schools was a preventable tragedy.

For Immediate Release: 
June 26, 2024
Contact: Patrick Wycoff, (608) 826-1932‬, [email protected]

AFSCME Wisconsin Thanks Milwaukee Alderpersons for Support of Furloughed Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AFSCME Wisconsin Thanks Milwaukee Alderpersons for their Efforts to Support Furloughed City Employees

AFSCME Wisconsin laments the City of Milwaukee Common Council vote to reject economic support for city employees during the COVID-19 response and a mounting economic crisis. To meet the 2020 city budget, the City of Milwaukee proposed furloughing over 200 employees and work sharing over 500.

Rules of Order

RULES OF ORDER

Virtual Convention
Wisconsin Council 32
May 16, 2020

Rules of Order

RULES OF ORDER

Virtual Convention
Wisconsin Council 32
May 16, 2020

Rules of Order

RULE 1:   REGISTRATION: Delegates will provide a phone number to be called at in order to participate in the virtual convention. Delegates will be called between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2020. Delegates will be muted and required to push 0; a member of staff or of the credentials committee will call on them; the delegate will state their name and local number, at which time they will be registered for convention. Registration will end promptly at 10:00 a.m., when business will begin.

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

“When I was around him his phone was always busy, and he would take calls from people all the time,” she recalls. “He was always working to help somebody, whether it was at the union or friends or family. He would take care of people whenever they needed help.”

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Editor’s note: The following is a story from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, as told by a member in Washington state:

“My name is Kristina Johnson-Short and I am a social services specialist with the Division of Children, Youth and Families in Washington state. I’m a proud AFSCME member, a shop steward and president of AFSCME Local 1054 (WFSE). I am also a domestic violence survivor.

COVID-19 Wisconsin Act 1038 Summary

CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM

Department of Corrections Death of an inmate

Under law, when a person dies while under the legal custody of the Department of Corrections, an autopsy on the deceased individual must be performed. During the public health emergency relating to COVID-19, if a person diagnosed with COVID-19 dies, the coroner or medical examiner may perform limited examination of the deceased individual instead of a full autopsy.

Liability Exemption for Medical Supplies

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

It’s become clear that relief bills Congress has approved thus far, including the record $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, won’t be enough to quell the health and economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

What other aid should Congress provide? AFSCME has recommendations.