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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.

Running to Make a Difference

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Samuel Mutungi's passion for running started during his sprints to and from school as a child in his home country of Kenya. Now, he channels that passion into running for a great cause.

DCR Workers Ensure Great Summer Getaways 06/16/2016

This story is the first in an ongoing 'Visit Our State Parks' series, which explores the important work of AFSCME members at Department of Conservation and Recreation facilities across Massachusetts.

CHICOPEE, Mass. – Walking into the office at Chicopee State Park, the forest cabin smell and exposed wood framing instantly puts you in touch with nature.

Four Nashua BOE Members Support Custodians 06/03/2016

NASHUA, N.H. – An aggressive anti-privatization campaign by AFSCME Council 93 has led to a drastic shift away from support for the outsourcing of school custodian services in the city.

AFSCME Member Saves Shooting Victim 05/27/2016

BOSTON – When AFSCME member Jonathan Cahill heard gunshots and watched a young man fall to the ground next to his car, he could have headed for safe cover. Instead, he jumped into action.

A police officer for the Boston Public Health Commission and member of Local 787, Cahill was off-duty on May 18 and had just left Stop and Shop on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. He was sitting in traffic when gunfire broke out next to him.

SUMMUP Wins United Way Service Award 05/25/2016

WORCESTER, Mass. – A group of AFSCME members recently received an award for their years of community service from one of the nation's oldest and most respected charitable organizations.

MA Budget Victory and VT Homecare Workers Ratify Contract

Victories in Mass. House Budget on Health Costs, Tewksbury Beds

Growing N.H.'s Health Care Workforce 05/13/2016

CONCORD, N.H. – In her February 2016 State of the State Address, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan announced plans to create a special commission to tackle the state's shortage of health care workers.

Local 1358 Approves Brookline Contract 05/12/2016

BROOKLINE, Mass. – Members of AFSCME Local 1358 working for the Town of Brookline voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new three-year agreement with the town.

The May 6 vote followed a protracted battle waged over the past several months that forced members to go public with their fight for a fair contract.