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Aug. 20, 2019

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WA Unions Rising Despite Last Year's SCOTUS Decision

SEATTLE — More than a year after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling some thought would deal a major blow to unions, the organizations show no signs of slowing down in Washington state. The 2018 decision on Janus v.

WA Unions Rising Despite Last Year's SCOTUS Decision

Aug. 19, 2019

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Loss of Gladys Burbank Saddens WFSE

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR GLADYS BURBANK — OCT. 20 IN LACEY
The Celebration of Life for Gladys Burbank will be 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at the Jacob Smith House, 4500 Intelco Loop S.E., Lacey, WA 98503.

Loss of Gladys Burbank Saddens WFSE

Aug. 06, 2019

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Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights

The 19 presidential candidates who participated in the AFSCME Public Service Forum on Saturday disagreed on a range of topics, but they all agreed on one issue – our country needs a federal law that expands and protects collective bargaining

Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights

Jul. 29, 2019

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Cool Under Pressure

The work Joe Martinez does for the Los Angeles County Fire Department is emblematic of countless AFSCME members: he’s never in the spotlight and he’s always under pressure while lives are on the line.

Cool Under Pressure

Jul. 25, 2019

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At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

After years of debate and delay, Congress has finally passed a bill to ensure that first responders who suffered health problems after responding to the Sept.

At Last. Congress Authorizes Permanent 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund