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Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office Staff Win First Contract
Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office Staff Win First Contract
Tamia Andrews and William Pratt receive AFSCME Ohio Council 8 2026 scholarships, demonstrating core union values of perseverance and hard work
Tamia Andrews and William Pratt receive AFSCME Ohio Council 8 2026 scholarships, demonstrating core union values of perseverance and hard work
During historic AFSCME International Convention week, Council 8 members show we are Built For This Moment!
During historic AFSCME International Convention week, Council 8 members show we are Built For This Moment!
Dayton Public Schools employees picket the Board of Education for changes to pay
Dayton Public Schools employees picket the Board of Education for changes to pay
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME calls for Fatou Traore’s release and return
AFSCME members are pushing for the release and return of Fatou Traore, an AFSCME sister from Iowa who was in the U.S. legally but was deported this month.
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Oregon city workers strike for fair pay, affordable health insurance
AFSCME members who keep Corvallis, Oregon, running are approaching the second week of their strike after city management walked out of contract talks.
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Ohio public defenders win raises and new benefits in first contract
Public defenders in the Dayton, Ohio, area win better pay and benefits under their first new union contract.
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AFSCME members fight to protect Nevada healthcare facility for children
In Nevada, AFSCME members spoke out against the temporary closure of a youth psychiatric facility.
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After two-week strike, OAPSE school bus drivers win contract
After a two-week strike, OAPSE bus drivers win a new contract.






