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Study Guide for Paraprofessional Educators

Paraprofessional educators at Prince George's County Public Schools are required to pass the ParaPro Assessment test or earn at least 48 college credits by June 2022 to retain their positions.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

The pandemic has led many of us to take stock of our lives and our goals. For AFSCME New Jersey member LaTrenda Ross, the pandemic ignited a long-held dream—starting her own life coaching business.

“I was thinking about revamping my whole entire life,” recalls Ross, a member of Local 2306. “I was looking out for things I want to do, things I haven’t been going after.”

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, according to annual Gallup poll results released around each Labor Day.

More than two-thirds of poll respondents – 68% – approved of labor unions. That means a clear majority of voters views labor unions favorably. Among adults 18-34 years of age, 77% approve of unions. Support is also high among those with annual household incomes under $40,000.

Local 2250 Members Attend End of School Year Event

President Martin Diggs and Executive Director Timothy Traylor of ACE-AFSCME Local 2250 attended the End of School Year Summer Event at Walker Mill Regional Park in Capitol Heights, Maryland. 

What Would Happen Without Education Support Personnel?

Behind the scenes, education support personnel play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of schools and facilitating a conducive learning environment. These individuals, including administrative staff, drivers, counselors, and special education aides, contribute significantly to the holistic development of students. However, what if these essential education support personnel were suddenly absent? The consequences would be far-reaching and impact various facets of the educational system.

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To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against COVID-19 run through America’s workplaces.

Unions United: Building Worker Solidarity

Please join us this Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a May Day celebration with unions from across Maryland and DC, hosted by 1199 SEIU Maryland/DC.

AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R.1195) by a bipartisan vote of 254 to 166. The bill requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a standard to prevent workplace violence in health care and social service assistance settings.

Value the work of AFSCME library workers

On this National Library Workers Day, AFSCME library workers deserve to be recognized for the value they bring to our diverse communities and the vital services they provide anyone who asks for help.