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"Congratulations to the members of AFSCME Local 1700 Duxbury School Custodians on their victory over a short-sited plan to privatize custodial services in Duxbury this morning.


Moroney Convention 201820180717113229AFSCME Council 93 Executive Director Frank Moroney's Welcome Speech to the delegates of the 43rd AFSCME International Convention in Boston, MA July 14th-20th:

"Good morning sisters and brothers. On behalf of Council 93's 45,000-plus members in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont…….

The Janus case was an attempt to deliver a knockout blow to millions of working people and their families who looked to the Supreme Court as an independent institution that advances equal rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

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Olde Scotland LinksWest Bridgewater, MA- The forecast for most of the weekend had called for rain and thunderstorms, but when tee time came on the morning of June 25th for the 12th Annual AFSCME Council 93 Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament clear skies greeted the 144 golfers gathered at Olde Scotland Links in West Bridgewater.

Boston, MA—AFSCME Council 93 Executive Director Frank Moroney issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.

When he first took a job at the Centralia Correctional Center in Illinois, Keith Kracht knew that a career in public service wouldn’t make him a millionaire. But then again, that’s not why he went into public service.

In this issue we highlight recent AFSCME Council 93 news and events:

  • Members Rally for Respect in Manchester
  • Privatization Win for Local 30
  • Members Lobbying at the MA and VT State Houses
  • 8,000 Members to Receive Raises
  • Rangers Help to Save Life of Fellow Member
  • SUMMUP Leadership Conference
  • Summer Savings for Members
  • Some exciting upcoming events

On May 22nd, the Massachusetts State Legislature gave final approval to the Supplemental Budget that included funding for the Unit 2 State Contract. Both chambers passed the spending bill and within hours of being transmitted to his desk, Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill into law. The bill became law immediately, because of an emergency preamble attached to the spending package.