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Jan. 20, 2022

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Helpful Rules of Use of Rescue Plan Funds

On January 6, the Treasury Department issued Final Rules on the use of the American Rescue Plan's $350 billion in flexible aid to states and local governments. The final rules offer some significant new opportunities to advocate for public employees including:

Helpful Rules of Use of Rescue Plan Funds

Jan. 18, 2022

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Got Student Debt? New Guidelines For Forgiveness

The PSLF Program is a federal loan debt relief program. Unlike Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, PSLF is not a payment plan.

Got Student Debt? New Guidelines For Forgiveness

Jan. 14, 2022

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AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf

AFSCME mourns the loss of Mildred Wurf, a beloved member of our union family, a pioneering District Council 37 educator and the widow of former AFSCME president, Jerry Wurf. Mildred Wurf died on Dec. 29 at the age of 95.

AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf

Jan. 07, 2022

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Retirees Step Up Candidate Education at Start of Critical Election Year

The ringing in of a new year brings with it the start of a critical campaign cycle. While the candidates and pundits have been hard at work for months, most Floridians are just now tuning in.

Retirees Step Up Candidate Education at Start of Critical Election Year

Dec. 30, 2021

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Wage preemption, pandemic protection sets labor's 2022 legislative agenda

James Call, Tallahasee Democrat, 12/29/21

Wage preemption, pandemic protection sets labor's 2022 legislative agenda