AMEA Local 16

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AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay

There is good news for AFSCME members looking to pursue higher education. AFSCME Free College has made its

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Protestors holding banner that says "RESCUE = VACCINE + $15", next line "WE ARE ALL ESSENTIAL"

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington.

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AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Reti

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U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

Protect our workforce!

Sisters and brothers,

Your union has been working tirelessly to coordinate with the MOA and ensure that AMEA workers are protected while we face the health and economic crisis arising from COVID-19.

Last week, AMEA was assured that MOA leadership wants no worker to face a negative economic impact due to the measures we must take to stay safe, but to date no action other than "use your leave or take LWOP" has been taken for most workers.

They need to know how badly forcing employees to deplete leave balances and take LWOP is impacting our ability to curb the spread of the virus. Please read, sign, and share this petition to as many people as you can.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-our-workforce/

If we all band together, we can get these changes made. Remember that we make Anchorage happen, and that we must stay healthy if we want to continue to serve the citizens of our great Municipality during this crisis.

Thank you,
Brandon Fifer
President, AMEA Local 16

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National AFSCME News

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Amazon workers – like workers everywhere – deserve a union and the company’s employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are trying to make that happen. — Feb 23
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UNAC/UHCP is offering five scholarships of $2,000 each to increase the ranks of health care workers of Black/African descent. — Feb 22

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