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State Hospital Workers Converge on Capitol to Demand Special Risk Classification

For two decades, the dedicated employees at Florida's State Mental Hospitals have tried to convey to lawmakers the perilous nature of the work they do day in and day out.

State Hospital Workers Converge on Capitol to Demand Special Risk Classification

Victories Against Anti-Worker Laws in Missouri, New Mexico Show Momentum

Workers in Missouri and New Mexico have chalked important victories against anti-worker laws that would have robbed them of their voices and the right to bargain collectively.

Victories Against Anti-Worker Laws in Missouri, New Mexico Show Momentum

FAMU Workers Take Fight for Fair Wages to Board of Trustees

Tallahassee--Dozens of workers with AFSCME Local 3343 at Florida A&M University took the fight for fair wages and respect directly to the Board of Trustees on Thursday after the school offered a ZERO PERCENT pay increase after several months of ar

FAMU Workers Take Fight for Fair Wages to Board of Trustees

Special Risk Classification Bill Would Benefit Thousands of State Employees

Representative Vance Aloupis and Senator Manny Diaz Jr. filed a bill this week that would reclassify nearly two thousand state employees who work at facilities and perform services for individuals who have a mental illness and are involved with the criminal justice system.

Special Risk Classification Bill Would Benefit Thousands of State Employees

Unions Matter: Guest Blog by Bianca Hodge

I have always believed in unions. When I was presented with the opportunity to join AFSCME upon accepting a job with DCF, I did not hesitate. That would prove to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Unions Matter: Guest Blog by Bianca Hodge