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.

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National AFSCME News

Legislation would give Walters Art Museum employees collective bargaining rights
Legislation filed in the Maryland legislature would allow Walters Art Museum workers to form a union. — Jan 27
HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work
HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. — Jan 26
Nebraska Supreme Court to workers: Yes, you can wear blue jeans to work
The Nebraska Supreme Court has resolved a denim dilemma. The court ruled state workers for one agency can wear blue jeans to work if appropriate, and not just on casual Fridays. — Jan 25
Never Quit winners who learned CPR just in case save two students from choking
Rhode Island Never Quit winners had learned CPR just in case. They ended up saving two elementary school students from choking to death. — Jan 23
Wisconsin museum workers ratify fair contract after several negotiations
Members finally ratified a fair contract with management in December 2022. — Jan 20