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Geologists rock: Celebrating our rock and mineral scientists in natural resources
Protecting Ohio’s natural and mineral resources is OCSEA members Brittany Parrick’s job – and she rocks.
Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table
In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them.
Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis
To thank the EMS professionals who save lives in our communities every day, we must help them solve a staffing crisis they cannot address single-handedly.
Kidspace Children’s Museum workers announce plans to build power through AFSCME
Workers at Kidspace Museum want to unionize to gain respect and have a say in the daily decision-making process.
In statewide rallies, University of California workers protest short staffing, low pay
University of California workers hold statewide rallies to protest short staffing, low pay.

Saunders: The budget agreement was necessary, but ‘working people don’t like being treated like bargaining chips, and we certainly won’t forget’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan budget agreement reached between President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Help EMS workers help our communities by ensuring safe staffing
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 21-27, 2023.
AFSCME’s Saunders: During National Law Enforcement week, we honor the men and women who risk so much for their communities.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week
AFSCME President Saunders: Honor America’s corrections officers by keeping them safe
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement for National Correctional Officers Week, May 7-13, 2023:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Truly celebrating public service workers means staffing the front lines
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023:

CalPERS Names Daniel Booth Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Private Markets - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ CalPERS has appointed Daniel Booth as Deputy Chief Investment Officer (DCIO) for Private Markets.
Court Grants Preliminary Approval to Second Settlement in CalPERS Long-Term Care Class Action - CalPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â€“ CalPERS and attorneys representing plaintiffs today announced that a judge has granted preliminary approval to a new, second settlement of the class action lawsuit involving the CalPERS Long-Term Care (LTC) Program, known as Wedding, et al. v. CalPERS.

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