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A salute to those who answer the call 

A salute to those who answer the call 

Apr. 12, 2026

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A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Dec. 17, 2025

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Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Nov. 03, 2025

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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Bargaining Update - October 29, 2025

Bargaining Update - October 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

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Bargaining Update - October 29, 2025

Greeting Members, Thank you for your patience and continued support. I want to take a moment to update you on our ongoing contract negotiations, as many of you have reached out with questions and concerns. In recent weeks, there have been several critical developments involving the LA County Chief Executive Office (CEO) that impacted our negotiations. Additionally, the recent ratification of the SEIU contract has prompted additional questions and inquiries from Members. Please know that your Executive Board has been working diligently to respond appropriately and effectively to the rapidly changing negotiating landscape.

Bargaining Update - October 29, 2025

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Oct. 03, 2025

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How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities