AFSCME Local 668

"In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, as 'right to work'. It provides no 'rights' and no 'works'. It's purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining... We demand this fraud be stopped."

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1961

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

National AFSCME News

AFSCME and allies sue over White House move to bust federal unions
We’re suing to stop the White House from busting federal employee unions. — Apr 4
The lessons of Memphis apply to our fight for worker protections
The 1968 battle for civil rights and today’s fight for worker safety share similarities. — Apr 4
Layoffs and grant cuts at HHS threaten the health of our communities
Layoffs and federal grant cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services is hurting public health programs in states, localities. — Apr 3
Fighting for Minnesota college students, fighting for public higher ed
AFSCME members are fighting for the future of Minnesota’s public colleges and universities. — Apr 2
Fight hard to save Social Security, AFSCME retiree tells Congress
Wisconsin retiree Sue Conard told Congress a safe and secure Social Security system is vital for retirement security. — Apr 1