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.

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!

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.