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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

AFSCME members will continue to be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program after a federal judge blocked the administration’s effort to unfairly disqualify certain government and nonprofit employers from the popular program.  

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

Following our recent call to action, I want to thank everyone who took the time to contact their senators.

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

I want to share concerns about the recent announcement by Governor Jim Pillen to veto LB 1256.

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose