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Author: Drew Redden

Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art
Two years after forming their union, workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles have ratified their first contract.
Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community
Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union
AFSCME members in San Antonio took action to ensure all city employees receive one-time bonuses of $1,000 from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds.
Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members
Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month.
During EMS Week, we honor those who are the ‘epitome of the essential worker’
During EMS Week, AFSCME honors workers whose job it is to be on the front lines day in and day out.

Saunders: EMS personnel are the epitome of what it means to be an essential worker. We stand by them today and every day.
During National EMS Week, we celebrate the over one million EMS workers who are always there to answer the call.
Saunders: We are proud to honor those in law enforcement for their dedication, service and sacrifice
AFSCME stands with those in uniform as we recognize National Law Enforcement Week.
Saunders: Nurses deserve our full respect and support for the essential work they do
We thank the courageous nurses who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities and our families healthy.
Saunders: During Public Service Recognition Week, we must commit to honoring workers with action
This week, we pause to thank public service workers who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe and healthy.
Saunders: During National Corrections Week, we recognize officers for their service and sacrifice to our communities
AFSCME commits to never stop fighting to make sure these essential workers have a voice on the job to advocate for what they need.

Mullissa Willette Wins CalPERS Board Seat - CalPERS
Mullissa Willette is declared the unofficial election winner for the Public Agency seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration.
Votes for CalPERS Board Election Counted on Thursday - CalPERS
All voted ballots will be tabulated on Thursday, May 19, for the Public Agency seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration.
Candidates Announced for Special Retiree Board Election; School and State CalPERS Board Seats Unopposed - CalPERS
Three candidates will vie for the vacant retired member board seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration in a special election this fall.
Deadline Nears for 3 CalPERS Board Election Nominations - CalPERS
Eligible CalPERS members interested in seeking election to one of three board of administration positions have a week to complete the nomination process to become candidates.
CalPERS Board Election Underway as Voting Begins - CalPERS
CalPERS active public agency members can expect a blue envelope that contains their ballot for the special board election in their mailboxes in the next few days.

NLRB Files in Federal Court Seeking Immediate Reinstatement for Seven Starbucks Workers in Memphis
NLRB General Counsel Issues Memo on Ensuring Access for Immigrant Workers to NLRB Processes
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Argument that President’s Removal of Former NLRB General Counsel was Improper, Upholding Validity of NLRB Complaint
NLRB General Counsel Promotes Productive Collective Bargaining Through Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Partnership
NLRB Files in Federal Court Seeking Immediate Reinstatement for Three Starbucks Workers

Forced Remote Arbitration
COVID-Related Labor Arbitration Awards in the United States and Canada: A Survey and Comparative Analysis
Judge Barrett’s Arbitration Decisions
New Labor Viscerality? Work Stoppages in the ‘New Work,’ Non-Union Economy
A Tale of Two Forums: Employment Discrimination Outcomes in Arbitration and Litigation

We make Humboldt County happen!