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Stop Right-to-Work in NH!

Next Wednesday at 10:00am, the New Hampshire House Labor Committee is holding a hearing on House Bill HB 238- the so-called 'Right-to-Work' bill and we need your help opposing this bad legi

93 Beacon Winter 2025

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WEP/GPO Repealed!

We have fantastic news to report. Just after midnight this morning, the United States Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, thereby sending full repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law!  The historic bi-partisan vote of 76-20 follows a similar landmark vote in the House of Representatives where full repeal legislation passed by a margin of 327-75.

Contact your Senators to Help Repeal the WEP/GPO

End the Windfall Elimination Provision for Public Employees!

Upcoming Council 93 Trainings

Our union is stronger with a well-trained activist core. We are dedicated to providing high-quality training and leadership development for all levels of our union. Council 93 provides a number of training opportunities throughout the year to all members and spealized trainings for locals.

Here are some up coming training opportunities:

2024 AFSCME Council 93 Endorsed Candidates

AFSCME Council 93 is proud to endorse the following candidates for state and federal office in our Northern New England Region, and we encourage all our members to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th.

Council 93 Members Recognized for Dedicated Public Service

Three AFSCME Council 93 members were recently recognized for their dedication to public service and helping their communities. 

New Bedford Local 851 President Shelley Avila-Martins was named Massachusetts Animal Control Officer of the Year by the Animal Contol Officrs Assiciation of Massachusetts.

93 Beacon Fall 2024

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AFSCME Council 93 Boston Presidents' Committee Endorses Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for Re-Election

Council 93 Steward Trainings

Council 93 will be holding several Steward Trainings across our region in the coming weeks. The trainings are open to all interested union activists who want to help build a stronger union! Current or newly elected Union Officers and Stewards are urged to attend.

The training will cover such topics as:
• Navigating the Grievance Process
• Duty of Fair Representation and Weingarten
• Building a Strong Local
• The Importance of Political Participation

Register at the links below: