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Dec. 18, 2019

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UPDATE: Restraining Order Halting Birthdate Disclosure Extended

UPDATE 12/27/19: The court extended the temporary restraining order through March 31, 2020.

UPDATE: Restraining Order Halting Birthdate Disclosure Extended

Dec. 16, 2019

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Caught in Limbo: AFSCME Member Struggles with Student Loan Forgiveness

As a public librarian for the Philadelphia Free Library, Sheila O’Steen embodies what we think of when we imagine a public service worker. Every day, she interacts with members of her community.

Caught in Limbo: AFSCME Member Struggles with Student Loan Forgiveness

Dec. 13, 2019

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Citing Safety, WA Public Employees Push to Protect Personal Info

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A lot of information can be gleaned from a birth date. That's why Washington state public employees are raising safety concerns about a recent state Supreme Court decision – and hope lawmakers will correct it.

Citing Safety, WA Public Employees Push to Protect Personal Info

Dec. 12, 2019

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Growing Our Union

It’s my promise to grow our union. You’ve placed your trust in me, and it’s my mission to connect with members, hear your stories, and work to elevate what matters most to you.

Growing Our Union

Dec. 12, 2019

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Stand Up for Safety and Privacy

According to a narrow (5-4) Washington Supreme Court ruling, state employees’ birth dates are currently subject to public disclosure. Anyone can request a public employee’s date of birth as a matter of public record—a significant breach of personal privacy and safety.

Stand Up for Safety and Privacy