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Local 1700 Defeats Privatization Effort in Duxbury

"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.

AFSCME to Trump: Federal Workers Deserve Respect

AFSCME President Lee Saunders lashed out at the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders to make it easier to fire federal workers and weaken their unions.

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This is the AFSCME Agenda

When AFSCME members stand together, we have power in numbers. Together, we can defend our freedom to take our loved ones to the doctor when they get sick and retire with dignity some day. Together, we have the power to make our voices heard at work and in our democracy. That’s our AFSCME Agenda.

Public Service Workers Need Unions More than Ever

Public service workers across the country are losing their foothold in the middle class. So says an article in The New York Times this week that serves as a reminder of why labor unions are more needed now than ever.

Arbitration Win Nets More Overtime for Local 680 Members

Arlington, MA- School custodians in Arlington, MA are now guaranteed exclusive access to overtime shifts thanks to a recent arbitration win by the Council 93 legal team.

The February 14th decision by arbitrator Nancy Peace, ensures that the members of Local 680 will no longer be pushed further down the overtime rotation list by supervisors who have been wrongfully grabbing the valuable extra pay from union members since the year 2000.

93 Beacon Newsletter- Winter 2018

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

  • Privatization victory in New Hampshire
  • New members in Norfolk County
  • Improvements at the GIC
  • Statewide rallies to demand more union jobs
  • New state contract for Unit 2 in Massachusetts
  • Expanding workplace safety provisions
  • A special school in Canton
  • A campus police officer who went above and beyond
  • Some exciting upcoming events

OSHA Protections Extended to Massachusetts Municipal Workers

We have good news to report in the ongoing fight to provide a safer work environment for our members.

Governor Baker has signed into law a bill that extends OSHA protections to public employees working in municipalities, public higher education, quasi-public agencies and authorities like the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

Long Road to Victory Over Privatization in Nashua

Nashua, NH- The two-and-a-half year battle against privatization of Nashua School Custodian Services ended in a clear and decisive victory this week when the city's newly-elected school board voted to end the district's pursuit of outsourcing.