Oregon AFSCME Retirees

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Workers rally against the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Omar Tewfik

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

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Overlooked by management during the pandemic, Red Cross workers fight for a fair contract

They collect, protect and deliver our nation’s blood supply, yet the almost 3,000 American Red Cross workers are not being paid what they deserve, lack the staff to do

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COVID19 Vaccine FAQ

COVID19 Vaccine Mandate FAQ

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Biden administration extends pause on student loan repayment

Good news for federal student loan borrowers: This month, the Biden administration again

National AFSCME News

Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system
Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. — May 25
AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry
We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. — May 24
Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage
AFSCME is pushing Congress to act now to end a nationwide infant formula shortage. — May 23
Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art
Two years after forming their union, workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles have ratified their first contract. — May 20
Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community
Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — May 19

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