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Colorado collective bargaining bill signed into law

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a historic bill that would extend collective bargaining rights to 36,000 county workers in the state. — May 31

AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families

Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. — May 27

Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross

In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. — May 26

‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence

AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. — May 26

Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system

Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. — May 25

Local 189 Municipal Employees of Portland, Oregon

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