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“We all are going to die” is a cruel, unthinkable answer to legitimate concerns about cuts to Medicaid & food assistance killing people. 📞 Call your Senator NOW. Tell them: No gutting our health care & benefits to fund billionaire tax breaks. (202)-559-1165

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AFSCME members in New Mexico met with one of their senators, Ben Ray Luján to voice their concerns about proposed cuts to federal food assistance programs. Read more. www.afscme.org/blog/fear-an...

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Don't be fooled: The federal budget bill is a plan to hand $4 TRILLION in tax breaks to the richest people in the country at the expense of working families. In fact, the CBO says it’ll slash income for the poorest 10% of U.S. households and boost income for the top 10%.

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While extremists in Congress are cutting food assistance for the needy, members of OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4 are keeping school kids fed. www.afscme.org/blog/oapse-m...

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Yesterday New Mexico Senator @lujan.senate.gov met with AFSCME 18 members in Santa Fe to highlight the challenges facing SNAP workers - who help families access food support - and how federal budget cuts will hurt NM families. ✊

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NIOSH is the agency that keeps workers safe and healthy by conducting research on the dangers at work. The administration laid off 85% of its staff. Front-line workers COUNT on this agency. It’s reckless and leaves workers vulnerable. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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We welcome a new AFSCME union at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. Read more. www.afscme.org/blog/we-love...

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Many seniors who have student loan debt must make payments or risk losing a big chunk of their Social Security benefits. www.afscme.org/blog/uncle-s...

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@udw.org member Sabrina Bishop and her client Ronald Penn, a veteran, were in Washington, DC last week to ask members of Congress not to cut Medicaid to pay for billionaire tax breaks. Read their story in Rolling Stone:

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As an economic support specialist, AFSCME Council 32 member Zab Martinez helps those in need get access to food assistance & Medicaid. Last week, he was in D.C. to urge members of Congress to save public services and stop tax breaks for billionaires.

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When life happens, you shouldn't have to worry. Unions help make sure you and your family are covered. Better health care. A better life for you and your family. That's the union difference.

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You can count Wisconsin member Zabdiel Martinez in the fight to stop the cruel budget bill in the Senate. His heart sank when the House passed it by one vote because it will hurt the people he serves. Read more. www.afscme.org/blog/zabdiel...

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This man was appointed to run the Social Security Administration. When you literally have to GOOGLE YOUR OWN JOB DESCRIPTION, you might not be qualified for the job.

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Anti-union extremists have voted to advance a budget that will cost lives, jobs, & hurt our communities. Join us in mobilizing to stop this plan as it advances to the Senate by texting GO to 237263.

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President Saunders: "We are pleased with the court's decision today to further pause the extreme reorganization of government by billionaires which has led to mass layoffs and thrown many public services into chaos."

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BREAKING: A judge has ordered a preliminary injunction in our lawsuit with unions, non-profits, cities and counties against the unlawful reorganizing of the federal government, pausing layoffs while our case proceeds.

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More low-income families will go hungry because of a budget bill passed by the House of Representatives today. To give tax cuts to billionaires, it would gut SNAP by $300 billion. www.afscme.org/blog/increas...

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"The House-passed budget promises to raise prices on working families and retirees, rip lifesaving health care and food support from millions, and threaten public services nationwide – all so billionaires like Elon Musk can buy more yachts."-Pres. Lee Saunders

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Cuts to Medicaid and food support have real consequences. AFSCME members were in D.C. to share with elected officials how these cuts effect working families in their community. Help stop this reckless budget by calling your Member of Congress: 202-559-1165

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A new contract for AFSCME-represented workers at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority in Florida comes with robust raises and job security provisions. That’s the union difference. www.afscme.org/blog/the-uni...

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This budget bill isn’t just expensive, it’s reckless. The CBO says it’ll blow a hole in the deficit so big it'll trigger over half a trillion dollars in cuts to Medicare. Seniors deserve better.

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🚨 CSEA leaders & health care workers from NY-24 held a press conference today to highlight how MILLIONS of working families will suffer if Congress moves forward with cuts to essential Medicaid, food assistance programs & more. #GetOrganized

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AFSCME members are mobilizing against Medicaid cuts. Stephanie Teachman, of New York, and Jeanne Weaver, of Pennsylvania, visited Capitol Hill last week to make their voices heard. www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...

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During National EMS Week, thank an EMS professional for the important work they do in our communities. But don’t stop there. Join AFSCME GO. www.afscme.org/blog/we-hono...

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Why does Medicaid matter? It keeps health care within reach for millions of Americans and funds the important work public service workers do. Cutting Medicaid is reckless and we won’t stay quiet about it. Call your rep and tell them to oppose Medicaid cuts: 202-559-1165

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Especially as the administration attempts to shut down the Institute for Museum and Library Services, it's more important than ever to get organized. Together, we are fighting back and protecting our work.

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Happy International Museum Day to the AFSCME members who keep our nation's museums running! These workers inspire so many and teach us about ourselves. They also continue to drive a wave of new organizing that is empowering workers across the country. Today, we celebrate them.

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BREAKING: We're launching Put Families First, a new campaign with @aft.org, @neatoday.bsky.social & @seiu.org, urging Congress to put our communities before billionaire tax breaks. Together, we're defending our schools, hospitals and public services from cruel and unnecessary funding cuts.

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“Work requirements” are just cuts by another name. They threaten IHSS providers, our clients, and the care millions rely on. We’ve fought this before—and we’re ready to fight again. Say NO to Medicaid cuts. ✊ Read more: www.udw.org/news/what-wo...

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AFSCME members in Austin are fighting back against reckless cuts to the federal budget that could devastate public health programs and put the city in a $22 million hole.

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What do @AFSCME workers do when they stand together in a #union? THEY FIGHT BACK FOR WORKING PEOPLE!!

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The House just passed a budget in committee that would rip health care from 13.7M people, take food off families’ tables, and gut public services, all to hand billionaires another tax break. Now is the time to get loud and fight this bill. www.afscme.org/press/releas...

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Jeanne & Stephanie know Medicaid cuts will hurt their communities. It means fewer health care services & jobs. They brought that message to Capitol Hill to urge legislators to vote no on Medicaid cuts to fund billionaire tax cuts. Call your member of Congress today! 202-559-1165

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Anti-union extremists burst into applause after voting to GUT Medicaid & health programs for 13.7 million people to pay for billionaire tax breaks. Call 202-559-1165 to connect with your member of Congress and tell them to protect public services!

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Today, AFSCME members Stephanie Teachman and Jeanne Weaver stood up for their communities on Capitol Hill and lobbied their members of Congress to say #NoCutsToMedicaid! Join them by taking action. Call your Representative at 202-559-1165

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🚨Anti-worker extremists on the Energy and Commerce Committee just voted to GUT Medicaid and health programs. This will result in 13.7 million people LOSING HEALTH CARE. Tell your member of Congress to stop cuts to Medicaid to pay for billionaire tax breaks. CALL: 202-559-1165

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WATCH: @repscottpeters.bsky.social shares Jesus Acosta's story, an AFSCME @udw.org member & home care provider, in the Energy and Commerce committee. After she got into an accident, Jesus became his mother's caregiver. Medicaid means he can care for his mom & make ends meet. #NoCutstoMedicaid

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AFSCME members delivered a petition to Rep. Ciscomani (AZ-06) yesterday, urging him to oppose cuts to #Medicaid & essential services to fund billionaire tax cuts. Jerrad McMurrich of Local 905 & Maria Velasco of Local 449 spoke out for hardworking Arizonans. #NoMedicaidCuts

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AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, crafted an AI policy that puts humans in charge. @afscme1624.bsky.social

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AFSCME Pres. Saunders on latest budget plan: "This language makes it crystal clear: Congressional extremists are charging ahead with a plan to shower billionaires with massive tax breaks at the expense of our communities." www.afscme.org/press/releas...

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Hospitals and clinics nationwide depend on Medicaid to keep the lights on and deliver lifesaving care. Tell Congress: don't cut health care for working people to give billionaires a tax break. #NoCutsToMedicaid. Pass it on.

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Union workers are safer on the job because we stand together. From proper protective gear to better training and staffing, we fight for a safer workplace and, together, we set the standard. That's the union difference.

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First responders and survivors of the 9/11 tragedy are already feeling the effects of the White House’s cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. Read more. www.afscme.org/blog/wtc-hea...

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AFSCME is part of a coalition of labor unions and other allies fighting to block the White House’s illegal overhaul of the federal government. Last Friday, a judge issued a temporary restraining order in our favor. www.afscme.org/blog/judge-b...

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Hospitals are asking Congress to stop Medicaid cuts. Medicaid keeps hospital doors open. They say current plans like work requirements will hurt their ability to serve the public.

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Congrats to Kris Weidert, a physical therapist assistant at Minnesota’s Luverne Veterans Home. She’s the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. “I take pride in my work,” she says. “I like to be the giver.” www.afscme.org/blog/nice-la...

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WIN FOR WORKING PEOPLE: A judge has granted a temporary pause on the unconstitutional reorganization of government. We are pleased this order will give public service workers and our communities relief as our case moves forward.

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