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30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do

In January 1993, Joann Mapp shared a powerful message on a conference call with newly elected President Bill Clinton.

30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do

Statement from Utah Public Employees on HB 241

Statement from Utah Public Employees on HB 241

West Valley City — Jerry Philpot, an electrician and president of AFSCME Local 1004, released the following statement on HB 241, recently introduced by Rep. Jordan Teuscher:

Statement from Utah Public Employees on HB 241

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

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, 

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

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.

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace