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As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Mar. 02, 2026

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As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Deshundre Richee dreams of having a big house one day. A home where he can raise his two kids. A place where he can have a barbeque, play with his family in the yard and give them the best life possible. 

As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Feb. 19, 2026

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Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Despite attacks on working people by anti-worker billionaires, union membership is growing, fueled largely by an increase in public sector union membership.

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Dec. 17, 2025

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Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Jul. 01, 2024

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

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

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

May. 17, 2024

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide