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AFSCME Pennsylvania Members Help Hurricane Florence Victims
“We have an opportunity as employees of the township [of Swatara] and members of the union to do something good for others who need it.” — Oct 19
“Junk” Insurance Plans Could Weaken Affordable Care Act Protections
With these junk plans, insurers are permitted to screen for, and charge more for, pre-existing conditions. — Oct 18
Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave
The long-term goal is for all workers–union and non-union, public and private sector–to have access to paid family leave. — Oct 17
Union Lawsuit Seeks to Block Missouri’s New Anti-Worker Law
Missouri workers are holding strong against another wave of attacks by anti-worker politicians. — Oct 16
Union Popularity on the Rise
More Americans support standing together in unions as the economy increasingly benefits the wealthy and powerful. — Oct 15