Local 500 Kansas City

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AFSCME Local 500 Members Sign New Contract with City Council Members

Workers for Kansas City, MO, secure raises in bid to prevent brain drain

With retirements and staff exits reaching new highs among public service workers employed by Kansas City, Missouri, AFSCME Local 500 members went to the negotiating table with a simple message – ra

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In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs

The public sector has finally recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare

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Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff

Connecticut Rep. Jahana Hayes recently introduced a resolution calling on Congress to affirm its support for providing living wages, good benefits and fair working conditions to paraeducators, classroom assistants, bus drivers, custodial workers and others who are vital to our public education system.

National AFSCME News

Union momentum on the rise, with 2023 recording most strikes in 20 years
Union momentum in our country remains strong, with 2023 seeing the highest number of major work stoppages in the last two decades. — Mar 1
In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. — Feb 29
AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary
AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. — Feb 28
Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives
Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world — Feb 27
In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs
AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. — Feb 26

Upcoming Events

Mar

07

City Hall Chapter Meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Mar

12

Water Department

6:00pm to 7:00pm
Mar

19

Aviation Department Meeting

3:30pm to 4:30pm
Mar

19

Public Works Meeting

5:00pm to 6:00pm
Mar

26

Parks and Recreation Chapter Meeting

4:30pm to 5:30pm