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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.

August 28, 2020: Message from President Diggs

August 28, 2020

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

AFSCME commits to landmark policing and criminal justice reforms

Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid

AFSCME members Dawn Bundick of Alaska and Chris Woloscuk of Florida are veterans and public service employees – two facts that make them especially vulnerable as the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the U.S. economy.

If Congress fails to provide at least $1 trillion in federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and school districts, millions of state and local government workers could be shown the door as their employers struggle to cope with plummeting tax revenues.

California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide

LOS ANGELES – In a union election victory 17 years in the making, child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly to be represented by their union, Child Care Providers United (CCPU). A joint effort of UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 and SEIU Locals 99 and 521, 97% of voters chose to join CCPU.

Important General Update: July 24, 2020

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July 24, 2020

Dear Members of ACE-AFSCME Local 2250:

Nominate a Member for the Dorothy Lloyd Women's Rights Award!

On behalf of the MSEA Women's Concerns Committee:

It is that time of the year again to recognize the commitment and dedication of those who serve as a role model in promoting girls' and women's concerns.

The Dorothy Lloyd Women's Rights Award is named after a former MSEA (then MSTA) employee who dedicated her life to the advocacy of teachers and other education employees. This award is to honor an individual's outstanding efforts in the areas of girls' and women's rights.

ACE-AFSCME 2250 Elections Notice: August 7th, 2020

(Downloadable version of this election notice located here)

First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are well, healthy and safe, during this National crisis, due to the Coronavirus.

We are asking all member’s to remain engaged in our election process, as we have made some accommodations for members who choose to cast their vote, while also protecting their health and safety in the comfort of their homes.

Pelosi joins AFSCME in calling for state, local aid amid soaring virus cases

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and front-line public service workers from states experiencing surges in coronavirus cases to urge the Senate to approve at least $1 trillion in flexible aid to states, cities and towns.