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Solidarity with Meriter Service and Support Staff!

AFSCME Local 1 stands in solidarity with the Service and Support staff of Meriter Hospital as they continue to bargain for a fair contract.

AFSCME Local 1 endorses UFAS Statement on Police Violence regarding the encampment at UW-Madison

On 7 May 2024, AFSCME Local 1 endorsed the following statement by our union siblings of the United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) at UW-Madison.  Solidarity!

Some want Wisconsin to use AI, but state workers fear replacement

An article was recently published in the Cap Times with input and quotes from one of our board members about artificial intelligence and the recent proposals in the state legislature to use it in s

Solidarity with Meriter Service and Support Staff!

AFSCME Local 1 stands in solidarity with the Service and Support staff of Meriter Hospital as they continue to bargain for a fair contract.

AFSCME Local 1 endorses UFAS Statement on Police Violence regarding the encampment at UW-Madison

On 7 May 2024, AFSCME Local 1 endorsed the following statement by our union siblings of the United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) at UW-Madison.  Solidarity!

WHEREAS, on May 1, 2024, Chancellor Mnookin authorized UWPD, Madison PD, Dane County Sheriffs, and Wisconsin State Troopers to forcefully disband a group of students, faculty, and staff peacefully protesting against the mass slaughter of civilians in Gaza; and

Some want Wisconsin to use AI, but state workers fear replacement

An article was recently published in the Cap Times with input and quotes from one of our board members about artificial intelligence and the recent proposals in the state legislature to use it in state work.  Check it out!


https://captimes.com/news/some-want-wisconsin-to-use-ai-but-state-workers-fear-replacement/article_250f9ae8-cc36-11ee-aabf-3f43a346c3d3.html

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.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME members — under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.