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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.

AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Thanks to efforts by the Biden administration and AFSCME, many public service workers, including AFSCME members, have seen their student loans forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

10/27/22 Report of the Local Election Committee

The Special Meeting that took place on 10/27/22 has concluded.

The Local Election Committee has provided us with their findings regarding the protest filed July 7, 2022 regarding the Local 714 Election that took place on June 28, 2022.

You can read the report by clicking here.

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting. Their jobs have become even more stressful since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many of these workers to put their and their families’ well-being at risk while serving their communities.

But when these everyday heroes face mental health issues as a result of the high-stress environment and duties that expose them to trauma, they are often expected to deal with such challenges on their own.

It’s time to change that.

10/27/22 Notice of Special Meeting

There is a special meeting for the sole purpose of presenting the election committee report regarding the protest filed by member Kim Rice.

The meeting will be on Thursday, October 27th, 2022. THIS IS AN IN PERSON ONLY MEETING.

The meeting will take place at  AFSCME Council 4, 444 East Main Street, New Britain, CT.

The meeting will start at 6pm.

In Solidarity,

Local 714 Leadership

Ricci Award

This is the link to the Ricci Award. 

AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

The last two years have been full of challenges.

But under the leadership of the Biden administration and this Congress, we are turning a corner. There have been unprecedented investments in public services and public service jobs. Millions will see the price of life-saving prescription drugs come down. Millions more will receive relief from unfair student debt. And the wealthy are finally starting to pay their fair share.

To be sure, there is more work to be done. But if we continue this progress, we will have many more reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Register, book hotel for 2023 biennial conference

To book online, please use this link.
Or call Marriott Reservations:  1-888-236-2427
Group Name: AFSCME Council 4 Conference, or code FSCFSCA

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Council 47) – the Philadelphia Museum of Art Union (PMAU) – began a museum-wide strike Monday.