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Their Lives Are On The Line. Yet, ‘Public Service Workers Still Answer the Call’

Their Lives Are On The Line. Yet, ‘Public Service Workers Still Answer the Call’

Apr. 01, 2020

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Their Lives Are On The Line. Yet, ‘Public Service Workers Still Answer the Call’

Updating wills before heading into work. Extending the lives of single-use masks. Self-isolating from their own families. These are just some of the shameful realities and conditions health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic are facing each day.

Their Lives Are On The Line. Yet, ‘Public Service Workers Still Answer the Call’

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Mar. 25, 2020

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Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Before the announcement early Wednesday of an unprecedented $2 trillion deal to combat the coronavirus pandemic, AFSCME President Lee Saunders and three front-line wor

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Largest State Employees Union Opposes Governor's Decision to Cut Hazard Pay for State Workers During the Pandemic Crisis

Mar. 21, 2020

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Mar. 21, 2020

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Largest State Employees Union Opposes Governor's Decision to Cut Hazard Pay for State Workers During the Pandemic Crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the largest state employees union, AFSCME Maryland, strongly disagrees with Governor Hogan’s decision today (Saturday, March 21st) to cut hazard pay for state workers who are expected to report to work.

Largest State Employees Union Opposes Governor's Decision to Cut Hazard Pay for State Workers During the Pandemic Crisis

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

Mar. 19, 2020

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Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

The coronavirus aid package that cleared Congress is just not good enough for public service workers. That’s the takeaway message from AFSCME President Lee Saunders.

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

Mar. 03, 2020

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AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) emerges in the United States, many AFSCME members are and will continue to be on the front lines caring for and transporting those afflicted with the virus.

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety