AFSCME

“Libraries are a Vital Resource During Economic Downturn”

April 15, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. — Gerald W. McEntee, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, today called for increased funding for the nation’s libraries, noting their importance to communities and workers coping with the downturn in the national economy.

New York Public Library: Photo by Andy Cross (CC)    » read more »

Without assistance, state and local governments will be forced to make budget cuts that will deepen and lengthen the economic downturn.

January 29, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gerald W. McEntee, President of the 1.4 million member American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement on the economic stimulus package under consideration in Congress:    » read more »

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates union membership increased by 311,000 to 15.7 million in 2007

January 25, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee released the following statement in response to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released today indicating that union membership in the United States increased by 311,000 to 15.7 million – the largest annual increase since 1979:    » read more »

January 24, 2008 -- Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — “It is extremely disappointing to hear that Congress is considering a band-aid, half-hearted solution to the economic crisis we’re facing. Congress will be making a big mistake if they pass an economic stimulus deal that ignores the needs of state and local governments.    » read more »