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

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! 

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!

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.

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.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders congratulated Nicole Berner, a longtime labor lawyer and general counsel of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), on being confirmed to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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