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May. 10, 2024

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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.

Solidarity with Meriter Service and Support Staff!

United Faculty and Academic Staff (UFAS) Statement on Police Violence

May. 08, 2024

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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!

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

Feb. 18, 2024

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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!

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

Mar. 02, 2026

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As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Deshundre Richee dreams of having a big house one day. A home where he can raise his two kids. A place where he can have a barbeque, play with his family in the yard and give them the best life possible.

As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Feb. 19, 2026

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Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Despite attacks on working people by anti-worker billionaires, union membership is growing, fueled largely by an increase in public sector union membership.

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing