Drew Redden – AFSCME 1684

30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do
The Family and Medical Leave Act is turning 30 years old. But our country still lacks a national paid leave policy.
Growing membership key to securing record raises for Nebraska state employees
Securing raises of 10%-27% for Nebraska’s state workers was made possible by NAPE’s membership growth.
Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS
The new House leadership wants to cut much-needed funding for the IRS. Why?
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.
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.

Life’s better in a union: AFSCME launches union wage calculator compiling BLS data released today
Today, upon release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual report on union membership and earnings, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is launching a Union Wage Calculator.
AFSCME's Saunders: Government funding bill brings long-overdue benefits and protections for working people, ‘but there is more work to be done’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congress passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill:
AFSCME's Saunders on the Respect for Marriage Act: ‘Love wins’
 AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
AFSCME’s Saunders: With Sen. Warnock in Congress, ‘the future for working Georgians is bright’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Sen. Raphael Warnock won the Georgia Senate runoff.
AFSCME’s Saunders: This House Democratic Party leadership ‘will be a force for working people across the country’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after leadership elections were held for the 118th Congress.

Theresa Taylor Re-Elected CalPERS Board President, David Miller Elected Vice President - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ The CalPERS Board of Administration has re-elected Theresa Taylor as board president and David Miller as vice president.
CalPERS Names Peter Cashion New Head of Sustainability Program - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ CalPERS has appointed Peter Cashion as managing investment director (MID) for Sustainable Investments.
CalPERS Commits $1 Billion to Fund Investor Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Investment Industry - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ CalPERS today announced a $1 billion commitment aimed at identifying and supporting the next generation of investor entrepreneurs in the private markets.
Yvonne Walker Wins CalPERS Retiree Board Seat - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ Yvonne Walker is the unofficial winner of the runoff election for the retired member seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration.
Votes for CalPERS Board Special Retired Member Election Runoff Counted on Thursday - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ All voted ballots in the runoff election for the open retiree seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration will be tabulated on Thursday, December 8.

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