AFSCME WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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Women Vote, Women Lead, Women Win

Highlighting the intersection of civil rights and workers’ rights throughout our nation’s history, Melanie L.

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Member’s Novel Inspired by AFSCME Women’s Leadership Academy

Shonna Quick-Crowell of AFSCME Local 725 is many things: Communications director for her local, a truck-driver and crew leader at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, wife and mother.

National AFSCME News

Quick Thinking, Decisive Action Save Connecticut Member’s Life
Heroic actions by his alert, quick-thinking colleagues saved a Connecticut member’s life after he suffered a workplace accident. — Oct 16
California Nurse Once Thought About Quitting but Persevered
Early in Brian Zeringue’s career, a patient died on him. He thought about quitting, but thanks to support from his colleagues, he persevered – and his community is better off for it. — Oct 15
Advancing (In)Justice: AFSCME Condemns Layoffs at Asian American Nonprofit in Los Angeles
We condemn the sudden layoffs of 18 staffers at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles – many of whom led the effort to unionize through AFSCME. — Oct 11
First Contract Ratification Points to Power of Collective Bargaining
Washington state assistant attorneys general, who fought for collective bargaining rights in the legislature, overwhelmingly approve first contract. — Oct 10
Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change
Attention AFSCME members. The 2019 Women’s Leadership Academy Online is gearing up to offer a new series of trainings. Find out how to sign up. — Oct 9

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