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Oct. 18, 2021

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The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

We’ve said it before: Life is better in a union.

The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households

Oct. 06, 2021

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New contract recognizes the work of South Florida members throughout the pandemic

When contract negotiations started last fall, Jackson Health System workers had weathered multiple surges of COVID-19.

New contract recognizes the work of South Florida members throughout the pandemic

Oct. 04, 2021

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Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Some of the nation’s largest cultural institutions accepted more than $1.6 billion in federal help to weather the coronavirus pandemic, but continued to let go of workers – even though the assistance was meant to shore up payrolls and keep workers on the job, according to a

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Oct. 01, 2021

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AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

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AFSCME members honored during Community Change event

Sep. 28, 2021

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Editorial: Florida’s state workers deserve more information about COVID infections

Following the explosive story by Lawrence Mower on the lack of transparency for state workers concerning COVID-19 exposure, the editorial board for Florida's largest newspaper weighed in.

Editorial: Florida’s state workers deserve more information about COVID infections