Local 2006 - Professional Medical Unit

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A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

The COVID-19 pandemic arrived at a time when our nation’s health care workers were already experiencing burnout.

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AFSCME Members, Family Members Awarded 2022 Union Plus Scholarships

Congratulations are in order for the 27 AFSCME Union Plus Scholarship winners. They are:

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AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry

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Workers rally against the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Omar Tewfik

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

National AFSCME News

More than half of Floridians oppose abortion bans. Will they push back at the polls?
In Florida, Republicans dominate the political landscape, but 56% of people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Federal data show that only New York and Illinois have higher abortion rates. — Jul 6
Multipronged vaccine protects against COVID virus family members — even some still in hiding
Researchers at Caltech have developed a vaccine designed to neutralize multiple coronaviruses at the same time. — Jul 5
Visiting scene of massacre, Kamala Harris says U.S. must do more to address gun violence
Kamala Harris visits Highland Park, Ill., the site of a mass shooting on July 4 that killed seven and left more than 30 injured. — Jul 5
Brazilian Claudio Hummes, once viewed as possible first Latin American pope, dies at 87
The cleric supported striking workers against Brazil's military regime and was at one time a strong candidate to become the first Latin American pope. — Jul 5
Podcast: That classic VW Bug could be an electric vehicle
As high gas prices fuel demand for electric cars, people and companies are getting creative. — Jul 5

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