News | AFSCME Retirees United

Aug. 27, 2019

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Nevada COs First to File for Recognition Since Collective Bargaining Law

LAS VEGAS – Corrections workers have become the first group of state workers to ask to be recognized as AFSCME in contract negotiations since Nevada adopted a law in June giving state employees the right to collectively bargain.

Nevada COs First to File for Recognition Since Collective Bargaining Law

Aug. 21, 2019

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Meet the 2019 Winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

This year’s winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship is someone who defends workers' rights, supports her community and is deeply involved in her union.

Meet the 2019 Winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

Aug. 12, 2019

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State Multi-Unit Contract PASSES

We're excited to announce that AFSCME members who work for the State of Minnesota in Bargaining Units 2-7 have voted officially to ratify the agreement reached in June. This contract agreement includes big gains for our workers.

State Multi-Unit Contract PASSES

Aug. 06, 2019

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Member Voices: AFSCME is Standing Up for Working Families

My name is Amy. I want to share my story, and tell you why I’m proud of my union for standing up for families like mine. Last year, I found out I was pregnant for the first time. My husband and I were shocked, happy, and overwhelmed.

Member Voices: AFSCME is Standing Up for Working Families

Aug. 06, 2019

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Member Voices: Taking the Politics out of Reproductive Health Care

Unions have a proud history of fighting for the rights of all working people. The right to access legal and affordable reproductive health care is a basic human right. I am proud that my union is fighting to keep politicians out of women’s health care decisions.

Member Voices: Taking the Politics out of Reproductive Health Care