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EPI report highlights Trump’s failures on coronavirus and need for state and local aid
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the Trump administration's failed response to the pandemic and the need for state and local aid. — Sep 18
As schools reopen, employees take on more responsibility as they face lack of federal support
As a new school year begins during the pandemic, we also need a new leader in the White House. — Sep 17
COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes
A new study found that nursing homes that are unionized had fewer COVID-19 deaths. — Sep 16
Facing layoffs of 22,000 workers, New York City workers call on the state to take action
DC 37 workers are fighting proposed layoffs stemming from a budget shortfall caused by the pandemic. — Sep 15
When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola
Shirley Coody, an assistant warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and president of AFSCME Local 3056 (Council 17), is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. — Sep 14