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“If it’s just New York City, they can pick you off pretty easily, but when we stand together, when we support unions across the country, we’re unstoppable.”
Major Education organizations have urged federal leaders to immediately release reserve funds and use any other available flexibilities without reducing support for other nutrition programs.
AFSA has joined other labor unions in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue without interruption.
Discussions centered on major issues affecting working families, including economic development, social justice, public health, and education.
President Handy emphasized the powerful potential of retirees to influence education policy at both the state and national levels.
AFSA Local 146, Montgomery County, MD
AFSA Local 3, San Francisco, CA

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We look forward to seeing on Thursday, October 16!

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