Political Endorsement – AFSCME 1684

New part-time library workers join CSEA
It took six months of persistence, but 89 part-time library workers in Long Island are now part of CSEA. Welcome.
Reproductive justice is economic justice
AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion.
AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans
AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices.
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement.
A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit
AFSCME’s Free College benefit is helping a New Jersey member fulfill her life goal.

AFSCME’s Saunders: Those lost in the line of duty ‘will never be forgotten’
We honor the 701 fallen officers whose names are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘Relief is here for our everyday heroes’
Biden administration’s plan to overhaul Public Service Loan Forgiveness calls for a dramatic expansion of those eligible and reviews of previously rejected applications.
AFSCME’s Saunders: Congress voted to ‘protect jobs and vital services for seniors and vulnerable Americans’ by avoiding government shutdown
Now McConnell must ‘stop playing Russian roulette with our economy’ and work with Democrats on the debt ceiling
Saunders: 'Californians have made their voices heard,' firmly rejecting recall and rallying behind Gov. Gavin Newsom
AFSCME looks forward to continuing its partnership with Gov. Newsom to advance the rights and freedoms of California working families.
Saunders: ‘Every year we wait, pharmaceutical corporations continue to jack up prices’
The sweeping plan unveiled by HHS will allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and lower costs for everybody.

CalPERS Names Simiso Nzima Managing Investment Director of Global Equity - CalPERS
CalPERS has named Simiso Nzima its managing investment director (MID) of global equity.
David Miller & Jose Luis Pacheco Win CalPERS Board Seats - CalPERS
David Miller and Jose Luis Pacheco are declared the unofficial election winners for the two Member-at-Large seats on the CalPERS Board of Administration.
Votes for CalPERS Board Election Counted on Friday - CalPERS
All voted ballots will be tabulated on Friday, October 1, for the Member-at-Large seats on the CalPERS Board of Administration.
CalPERS Health Benefits Open Enrollment Starts September 20 - CalPERS
The CalPERS Health Open Enrollment period starts Monday, September 20 and ends Friday, October 15. During this time, CalPERS health plan members may enroll in or switch their health plan, add eligible dependents, or delete dependents. Any coverage changes become effective January 1, 2022.
CalPERS Board President Henry Jones named Chair of the ICGN Board of Governors - CalPERS
Henry Jones, president of the CalPERS Board of Administration, has been named the new chair of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Board of Governors.