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House Bill Simplifies and Fixes PSLF, Overhauls Higher Education

A bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives would simplify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for current and would-be participants.

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Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change

Across the nation, women are creating change for working families more than ever before. The Women’s Leadership Academy is ready to train more AFSCME women to be leaders of that change.

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AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights

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We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices

It’s not a secret that drug prices in the United States are rising much faster than inflation.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME Members Help Make the Wheels of a Unique Bus Go Round
Thanks to AFSCME members, a school bus filled with food items is helping South Florida students fight hunger. — Oct 22
House Bill Simplifies and Fixes PSLF, Overhauls Higher Education
The College Affordability Act will help fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. — Oct 21
AFSCME Stands with Striking Chicago Public School Teachers
CTU represents 25,000 teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians. They are demanding that newly elected Mayor Lori Lightfoot deliver on her campaign promises. — Oct 18
Saunders Urges ‘Back to Basics’ Strategy for 2020 Win and Beyond
What will help pro-worker allies win elections in 2020 and beyond? A “back to basics” strategy of organizing through face-to-face conversations, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. — Oct 17
Quick Thinking, Decisive Action Save Connecticut Member’s Life
Heroic actions by his alert, quick-thinking colleagues saved a Connecticut member’s life after he suffered a workplace accident. — Oct 16