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AFSCME National Updates
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At AFSCME forum, CA governor candidates vow to fight for public services, working families
People looking to become California’s next governor spoke to AFSCME members at a forum over the weekend.
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On the front lines, Michigan hospice nurse sees shutdown’s human cost
A Michigan hospice nurse explains how the shutdown will increase health care worries for Americans.
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At N.Y. medical center, world of hurt awaits patients
Ebony Rose worries for her patients at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, N.Y., who face health care cuts and the government shutdown.
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How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities
How state and local public services suffer during a shutdown.
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Health care cuts, government shutdown put Michigan families at risk
A Michigan member explains how health care cuts will hurt her patients.

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