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AFSCME WORKS (October/November 2009)
The official publication of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
AFSCME Corrections United (Fall 2009)
The newsletter for ACU corrections officers and corrections employees.
UNA Action (2009, Issue No. 1)
The newsletter from the United Nurses of America-AFSCME (UNA).
Next Wave Toolkit
Learn how to start a new Next Wave chapter, host an event, get involved in the election or find more information.

Periodicals & Newsletters

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Union Representative's Guidebook
Workers can act together through their union to move an employer to reduce the risks for violence.
Local Union Lobbying: How to Support It With Coalition Building and Media Relations
Lobbying is an essential component of a successful local union program.
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AFSCME Constitution
As amended at the AFSCME 38th International Convention, San Francisco, CA, July 28-August 1, 2008.
AFSCME Local Union Election Manual
Union democracy depends upon an understanding of the union's procedures and participation.
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Eldercare: An AFSCME Guide for Families and Unions
Caring for our elderly family members is a experience shared by nearly every family at some time.
Tender Loving Care: A Guide to Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
Need advice on hiring a caregiver for yourself, spouse or parent?
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Government for Sale: An Examination of the Contracting Out of State and Local Government Services
Now more than ever, the nation needs an experienced, dedicated unprivatized public-sector workforce.
Safety Net for Sale: The Dangers of Privatizing Social Services
In the past decade there has been an aggressive effort to privatize much of our country's safety net.
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A Guide to Retirement
A basic manual on retirement for AFSCME members.
The Truth About Public Employee Retirement Plans (PDF)
Some political leaders have claimed that public employee pension plans are a drain on taxpayers. They're wrong.
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Getting It Right: Comparing State and Local Government Workers' Salaries with the Private Sector
Pay in the private sector and the public sector are highly competitive and do not favor of public sector employees.
We're Worth It!: An AFSCME Guide to Understanding and Implementing Pay Equity
Women workers still earn, on average, less than three-fourths of what men earn.
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The LPN: A Practical Way to Alleviate the Nursing Shortage
Addressing the nation’s nursing needs and guaranteeing the highest quality of cost-effective patient care.
Hard to Swallow: Older Americans and the High Cost of Prescription Drugs
Information on rising drug prices and what can be done.
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