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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Our Veterans’ Sacrifices Are Under Attack

Last week the Veterans community was devastated when House Republicans proposed legislation that would cut 22% from the Veterans Affairs budget, setting back improvements and care that has been fought for in recent decades. The cuts would essentially gut veterans care.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: AFSCME’s Saunders: Now More Than Ever, Library Workers Must Have a Seat at the Table

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Library Week, which runs from April 23-29, 2023.
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Bad for Working People: The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Help Win Fair Wages for Union Members at CBS News Streaming

Writers Guild of America, East, members at CBS News Streaming are currently in negotiations with CBS for a renewed contract. Determined to get a fair deal, these workers are facing a challenge in securing fair wages, and they need your help. 
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: BCTGM Files Charges Against Aspire Bakeries for Flagrant Labor Violations

BCTGM Local 37 (Los Angeles), has filed federal charges against Aspire Bakeries, for multiple labor law violations committed during an organizing campaign at the company’s Ontario, California bakery.
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Welcome to the Union Family: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.