AFSCME California

BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of Obamacare in the case! This is a major victory -- again -- for affordable health care and is great news for more than 8 million Americans who rely on the law's tax credits to be able to afford their health insurance.

According to a GAO report released today, roughly half of all U.S. households age 55 or older have no retirement savings - which makes it all the more infuriating to see extremist politicians attacking crucial programs like Social Security and slashing the pensions of hardworking Americans.

Text SECURITY to 237263 to help us fight back - and read the full report here: http://afsc.me/1JnPfP3

Sign the petition to end cuts to IHSS hours once and for all. Because every hour counts – no matter what. bit.ly/EvryHrCounts

Happy May Day to all the workers of the world.

Pope Francis told the world yesterday that the gap in pay between men and women is “pure scandal.” Make sure Congress gets the message and passes the Paycheck Fairness Act by clicking here: http://afsc.me/1JH5dT3

Today, April 28, AFSCME observes Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. Please keep our AFSCME sisters and brothers who have died on the job in your thoughts.

You can read more on our blog about how our Council 4 affiliate in Connecticut is remembering their fallen co-workers: http://afsc.me/1K2zrjB

LaTanya Cline, a caregiver who cares for her husband, a Navy veteran, said to the tribunal jury that "It’s time that the state of California do what’s right, and support equality and justice for homecare workers."

Today is International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate women's economic, political, and social achievements, but also an opportunity to recognize that massive gender inequality still exists both around the world and here in the United States.

We can fight back. Text EQUAL to 237263 to join the fight to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act in Congress.

Tribunal special guest Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and author of The Age of Dignity, wants , too! “Caregivers are critical to our ability to live and age the way we desire, connected to our families and communities until the end."

Join us on March 19 at 12:30 pm and WATCH LIVE as homecare workers, clients, and activists put the State on trial for unjust treatment at our Justice for Homecare Tribunal. RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/Justice4Homecare!

Across the country, extremists in state legislatures are attempting to pass anti-worker laws in order to break unions so businesses can lower pay and benefits to their employees. These laws are nothing more than a scam designed to hurt workers, not provide them with rights.

Help us fight back by texting RTW to 237263 to stay up to date on the latest battle in your state and across the country.

TAKE ACTION >> We have 2 days to reach 100 supporters for ! Follow this link and connect with Facebook to automatically show your support for fair pay and wage protections for caregivers. On February 26th, Thunderclap will post a message on every supporter’s page to bring mass attention to this very important issue. We can’t do this without you! If we do not reach 100 supporters, our message will not be heard!

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