Boston Public Library Employees Union Local 1526

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The City of Boston is extending the time period for employees to take any remaining unused leave for which they are eligible under the City of Boston policies on Families First Coronavirus Re

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Trade unionists nationwide demand charges dropped against Denver-area anti-racist organizers

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

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City of Boston COVID-19 Testing Policy for Employees

Benefit-eligible City employees will be provided one paid hour every 14 days to get tested during their normal work hours. Employees working remotely and/or those rotating into physical work

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Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

National AFSCME News

Union members lost fewer jobs during this pandemic. That’s a difference a union makes
Union members were more protected from pandemic-related job losses than nonunion workers. That’s a big difference a union makes. — Jan 22
Criminal charges in Flint water crisis a first step toward justice
The suffering caused by the Flint water crisis cannot be undone, but criminal charges filed against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and members of his administration are a welcome first step toward justice. — Jan 22
Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers
A labor peace agreement in New Jersey is a hard-fought victory for behavioral health workers throughout the Garden State. — Jan 21
An outpouring of support for AFSCME U.S. Capitol workers
Messages of support and solidarity have poured in for the AFSCME members who work at the U.S. Capitol. — Jan 21
AFSCME optimistic about working people’s agenda under Biden-Harris administration
AFSCME welcomes the new, pro-worker Biden-Harris administration and looks forward to a long and productive relationship. — Jan 20