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Passage of ARP marks one year of advocacy for OAPSE

Federal COVID relief money allowed Columbus Public Schools to hire 68 custodians. OAPSE is making sure more federal funding is available to keep them on the job permanently. — Mar 31

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO — Mar 31

Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’

This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.” — Mar 31

Michigan’s Emilie Stack, protecting her community through public health

For Emilie Stack, an emergency preparedness coordinator in Michigan, it’s all about community. — Mar 29

How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas

Learn how the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas, a school custodian. — Mar 26

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