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Feb. 18, 2026

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Feb. 18, 2026

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VEBA Benefit Referendum 2/20/2026-2/27/2026

AFSCME 189 members in the main bargaining unit* will be asked to vote in a referendum. The referendum will be held from February 20 to 27, 2026 by electronic ballot.

VEBA Benefit Referendum 2/20/2026-2/27/2026

Nov. 12, 2025

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Nov. 12, 2025

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Constitution and Policies

Along with each of AFSCME International's (approximately 3,400) locals unions, our local operates within the established framework of AFSCME International’s Constitution and

Constitution and Policies

Feb. 04, 2026

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What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

One hundred years ago this month, a Black scholar and the son of former slaves set out to change the way we celebrate our shared history.

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

Child Care Providers United members gather before a rally at the California state Capitol.

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.

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF