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News and Updates
March 21st Negotiations Update
March 21st Negotiations Update
Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President
Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President
Contract Offer Results: February 26th, 2026
Contract Offer Results: February 26th, 2026
February 8th: Mediation Update
February 8th: Mediation Update
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members in WI speak up on rising costs, hold congressman accountable
AFSCME members to Wisconsin congressman – stand with struggling workers, not billionaires.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago workers ratify first union contract 
Chicago art museum workers now have a first contract. Congratulations!
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New York Transit Museum workers win voice on the job through AFSCME
Workers at the New York Transit Museum have a say in their futures after forming a union through AFSCME.
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Judge rules in favor of AFSCME and blocks unlawful freeze of child care funding
Federal judge protects child care funding in a victory for AFSCME members.
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Kansas state workers deserve more than just crumbs
A 1% pay increase is simply not enough, Kansas state workers say.
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