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Cause for optimism on Labor Day

In a column, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why working people have reasons to be hopeful and optimistic this Labor Day. — Sep 5

California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions

Front-line workers at Burlingame Skilled Nursing in California are demanding fair wages, improved staffing and better working conditions, among other things. — Sep 2

Improve child nutrition programs without delay, AFSCME tells Congress

AFSCME is putting pressure on Congress to update federal child nutrition programs soon after lawmakers return from their summer break. — Aug 31

As workers organize from coast to coast, approval of labor unions continues to rise

The latest annual Gallup poll on union favorability found that 71% of Americans support labor unions, the highest level since 1965. — Aug 30

AFSCME probation workers protest unsafe working conditions

Los Angeles County probation personnel are facing increasing danger at work, and members of AFSCME District Council 36 are putting pressure on the county to boost safety. — Aug 26

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