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Oct. 17, 2018

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Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Better wages. Check. Better working conditions. Check. And, thanks to unions, we now know there is also a union difference for workers who have access to critical benefits like paid parental leave.

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Oct. 15, 2018

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AFSCME members rally to Get Out the Vote in Jacksonville

Hundreds of members and retirees of AFSCME Locals from across Jacksonville rallied and canvassed this weekend for a slate of local, state, and national candidates that will best carry forward the fight for workers' rights in Florida. National AFSCME President Lee Saunders c

AFSCME members rally to Get Out the Vote in Jacksonville

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Oct. 11, 2018

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Hurricane Michael Aftermath

Hurricane Michael was the most powerful storm to hit the Florida panhandle in over 100 years leaving catastrophic damage in it's path. Emergency teams are now assessing the destruction and providing assistance to those in impacted areas.

Hurricane Michael Aftermath

Oct. 05, 2018

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Meet AFSCME retiree Frances Gillum

Meet Frances Gillum, mother of AFSCME Florida's endorsed candidate for Governor of Florida, Andrew Gillum, and card carrying member of AFSCME Retirees of Florida. Frances was the guest speaker this week at the AFSCME Retiree Chapter 43 meeting in Tallahassee.

Meet AFSCME retiree Frances Gillum

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

Oct. 01, 2018

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Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

At a time when our country needs real investments in infrastructure, education and public services, congressional leaders

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich