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Announcements

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2025 Giovanni Folcarelli Memorial Scholarship Winners

We would like to announce the 2025 Giovanni Folcarelli Memorial Scholarship Winners

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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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.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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National AFSCME News

AFSCME members vow to hold WI Rep. Van Orden accountable for budget bill vote
AFSCME members in Wisconsin are holding U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden accountable for supporting the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” — Aug 1
It’s unanimous. New contract for Baltimore City school staff passes with all yes votes
The new contract for staff at Baltimore City public schools has unanimous support. — Jul 31
AFSCME will remember Wisconsin lawmaker’s support for cruel budget bill
We won’t forget Wisconsin Rep. Tony Wied’s support for the big, ugly budget bill. — Jul 31
We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid
Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos. — Jul 30
Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.
We celebrate the anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid with mixed feelings because these programs are under threat. — Jul 29