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Low wages threaten health and safety in El Dorado County

El Dorado County management and budget decisions can seem far removed from most people’s daily lives, but t

AFSCME Council 57 Values the Work of the Arts Members Welcomed Into our Union in 2024

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Wellpath/ CFMG in Placer County

On July 31, 2023 healthcare professionals at Wellpath/ CFMG in Placer County organized their union with AFSCME Council 57 with 85.4% voting Yes! Please welcome them to our AFSCME Council 57 family! 

AFSCME C57 Newsletter

Click below for the AFSCME C57 Newsletters:

AFSCME Council 57 Blue Ribbon Newsletter - 7-2023 (pdf)
AFSCME Council 57 Blue Ribbon Newsletter - 9-2023 (pdf)

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.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

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

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

Photo credit: The White House

We Are Going Union!

A Super Majority of Workers from Dignity Health in Merced, California voted to form their union with AFSCME Council 57, Local 2703 today! 

Despite the employer’s anti-union efforts, daily barrage of captive audience meetings, anti-union flyers littering the break rooms, and uncomfortable HR people lurking in the halls, these workers stood strong and united.

THEY VOTED 75% TO STAND WITH AFSCME COUNCIL 57 and LOCAL 2703!

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the White House’s announcement Thursday that the Biden administration will forgive student loans for an additional 78,000 borrowers — including many AFSCME members — under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.