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New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Feb. 16, 2021

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New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington. There’s a renewed push to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, an idea that went nowhere when the Trump administration and anti-worker members of Congress were in power.

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Local 2250 Vice Presidents Helps Vaccinate Staff

Local 2250 Vice Presidents Helps Vaccinate Staff

Feb. 08, 2021

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Local 2250 Vice Presidents Helps Vaccinate Staff

The nurses of Prince George's County Public Schools began giving out COVID-19 vaccines at the Sports and Learning Complex on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. 

Local 2250 Vice Presidents Helps Vaccinate Staff

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

Feb. 08, 2021

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AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Retiree Sue Conard.

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

Local 2250 Speaks on National Day of Resistance

Local 2250 Speaks on National Day of Resistance

Feb. 05, 2021

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Local 2250 Speaks on National Day of Resistance

On January 12, 2021, educators and support personnel represented by more than 10 Labor Unions urged leaders in the Washington metropolitan area to continue distance learning and develop a unified approach to reopening schools as part of the National Day of Resistance.

Local 2250 Speaks on National Day of Resistance

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

Feb. 03, 2021

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U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines