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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

AFSCME Florida Statement on Manatee County Public Schools Recertification

Today, members of AFSCME Local 1584 voted overwhelmingly for their union through AFSCME with 83% in favor of recertification. 

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Manatee County Public Schools Recertification

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service

The hardworking public service workers who keep the City of Venice on Florida’s Gulf Coast a vibrant beach destination have too often had their work go unnoticed and underappreciated.

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service

Florida retiree: Services for vulnerable children are hurting. Congress needs to fund public services.

Peggy Goodale knows how dangerous this government shutdown will be for Florida’s most vulnerable children. She has firsthand experience delivering the very services that are going to be affected.

Florida retiree: Services for vulnerable children are hurting. Congress needs to fund public services.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities