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AFSCME 1624

@afscme1624.bsky.social
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4,600 Members Strong - Representing City of Austin and Travis County Employees. Advocating for better pay, benefits and respect on the job.

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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Join us on Saturday for a block walk supporting Prop Q. See below for details.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 08/09/2025
We must develop future leaders to keep our movement thriving. Juany Torres of @afscme1624.bsky.social uses what she learned in the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy to bring in new voices. Want to help guide the future of Texas labor? Apply now: bit.ly/RUTHELLINGERLEADERSHIPACADEMY
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Union Proud! Local 1624 members proudly serve our community. Way to go Kathy Uhrig!
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The FY25-26 COA budget is passed — and the TRE is officially headed to Austin voters. AFSCME 1624 helped secure major wins for City workers and our community. Now, we turn to the next fight — winning the TRE! When workers rise, Austin rises with us.
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
AFSCME 1624 members showed up strong today at Austin City Hall — standing shoulder to shoulder for higher wages, job protections, and the services our community counts on. @afscme.bsky.social
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
💚 AFSCME 1624 joined together at City Hall today for a strong TRE, fair wages, and a commitment to the services & jobs that keep Austin running. When we invest in city workers, we build strong communities. @afscme.bsky.social #afscmestrong #cityofaustin #afscme
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
@afscme 1624 member B. Ray—an Austin Energy electrical supervisor—was hit hard by flooding in Liberty Hill on July 5. In minutes, 4ft of water took over his home. He, his wife, and kids were rescued, but his home suffered damage. We visited him today—he’s ok, cleaning up, and in good spirits.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 07/07/2025
As Texans recover from the recent floods, we have compiled a list of resources for affected counties, available to both union members and the general public.
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Central Texas Flood Resources
As Texans recover from the recent floods, the Texas AFL-CIO has compiled a list of resources for the affected counties for both union members and the general public. Thank you to all of our emergency ...
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
AFSCME 1624 marching proud in today’s Juneteenth Parade ✊🏽💚 Honoring the past, fighting for a future rooted in freedom, dignity, and justice. #Juneteenth #UnionStrong #AFSCME
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
AFSCME 1624: Join us this Thursday, June 19 to march in the 2025 ATX Juneteenth Parade! Staging at 9:30AM – MLK & Comal//Parade starts at 10AM Let’s show up for justice, equality, and solidarity in every workplace and community. Wear green. Bring your union pride. RSVP - bit.ly/441PaPV #afscme
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🌈✊ AFSCME 1624 showed up proud at today’s SEEN Pride Luncheon! When we fight for equality, we fight for all workers — because dignity on the job includes being seen, valued, and respected. #PrideMonth #AFSCMEStrong #AustinTX #cityofaustin
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Council Member Zo Qadri @cmzoqadri.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Austin city workers deserve better. This tight budget year is made worse by state and federal cuts—like slashing over a third of Austin Public Health’s grant funding. Last night, @afscme1624.bsky.social called for raises so staff can live where they serve. More town halls soon—stay tuned.
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
City workers spoke out on pay, staffing & frontline conditions—and Council listened. Powerful night of unity, truth, and action. The Green Machine rolls on. 💚 @afscme.bsky.social #cityofaustin #afscmestrong #unionstrong
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Big thanks to every @afscme.bsky.social 1624 member who showed up & spoke out at Travis County Employee Speak Out last night. It takes courage to advocate — and you did it with power & purpose. Your voices are building a raise that lifts everyone. #AFSCMEStrong #UnionStrong
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
VICTORY: The Refugee Clinic stays open (for now). AFSCME 1624 members stood up, spoke out, and won a lifeline (until Sept. 30) Workers keep their jobs. Refugees keep their care. This is what union power looks like. @afscme.bsky.social #union #afscme
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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, crafted an AI policy that puts humans in charge. @afscme1624.bsky.social
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AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 07/05/2025
Federal cuts to public health funding are putting us all at risk! That’s why @afscme1624.bsky.social and #AustinPublicHealth employees are calling on the City to step up and take care of our frontline workers & community! #ATX #StopTheCuts
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Amid $22 Million in Trump-Fueled Federal Cuts, AFSCME Local 1624 Stands Up to Defend Austin Public Health @afscme.bsky.social
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Union Shows Up to Help Save Austin Public Health
Today, AFSCME Local 1624 stood shoulder to shoulder with our Austin Public Health (APH) coworkers, union members, and allies on the steps of City Hall to send a clear message: public health workers…
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Council Member Zo Qadri @cmzoqadri.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Austin is a union town, and my office is proud to be a union office. That’s why I was happy to sit down with Carol Guthrie from @afscme1624.bsky.social, representing local government workers, to talk about how we can better support the people who keep our city running.
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Scenes from our Writers for Workers postcard party! @afscme 1624 members + @texasaflcio Ruth Ellinger Labor Academy union friends pitching in to spread the word. Solidarity in action! #unionstrong #afscme #afscmestrong
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We’re excited to announce Brydan Summers as the newly appointed President of AFSCME 1624! He’s ready to fight for higher wages, better benefits, a voice on the job—and build our union stronger than ever. Welcome, President Summers! Read More- bit.ly/Summers1624 #afscme
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 28/03/2025
Trump is trying to silence the labor movement, but we’re not going anywhere. Texas union members stand shoulder to shoulder with federal employees against this fraudster. We are rising up, organizing, and ready to defend our brothers and sisters — whatever it takes.
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Trump moves to strip unionization rights from most federal workers
It’s the latest effort in the president's drive to disempower the federal bureaucracy.
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Trump’s “DESTROY ALL LABOR UNIONS” executive order from last night must be stopped, rescinded, and buried deep in the ground. Even if a judge blocks it temporarily, we must not stop fighting it with full force until it is gone for good.
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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
President Trump’s attempt to strip federal workers of the right to collectively bargain is blatant retribution. AFSCME’s 1.4 million members - including thousands of federal workers - are prepared to fight to protect federal workers’ voice on the job. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 28/03/2025
Stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government is the very definition of union busting — and a blatant attempt to silence us. We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.
Screenshot of the AFL-CIO's statement condemning the Trump administration's executive order stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government.
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André Treiber @andrebttx.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Standing room only tonight at @afscme1624.bsky.social! Over a dozen new members here for their first meeting, too.
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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Because we got organized, we got the Trump administration to rescind their freeze on federal funding! But make no mistake – our fight isn't over. We know they're going to try again, and we have to be ready.
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White House Reverses Spending Freeze That Sparked Chaos (2)
President Donald Trump rescinded an order freezing an array of federal grants, loans and financial assistance — a dramatic reversal after days of uncertainty and anxiety rocked governments and nonprof...
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
BREAKING: Two unions with over two million government workers are suing the Trump admin over illegal executive orders. AFSCME and AFGE assert that Trump illegally exceeded his authority by unilaterally trying to roll back a regulation that protects civil servants.
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Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · 19/12/2024
A union-busting billionaire is bullying Congress into a government shutdown that will force thousands of hardworking federal employees — including nearly 40,000 here in Texas — to go without pay just before the holidays. Elon Musk will leap at any chance to screw over workers.
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Victory for Working Families! Congrats to Mike Siegel, our union-endorsed candidate, on his hard-fought win in District 7! We’re excited to work with Mike to fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and a city that puts workers and families first. 💚 #UnionStrong #CityofAustin #D7 #afscme
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Congratulations to our sister local in San Antonio. Lots of hard work, grit and organizing to get this Prop passed. City workers now have the freedom to engage in local politics that affect their livelihood. #afscmestrong #unionstrong #1u
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AFSCME 1624 @afscme1624.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
AFSCME Local 1624 calls for bold climate action that ensures affordable energy, protects workers, and prepares Austin for extreme weather. READ MORE-->https://afscme1624.wordpress.com/2024/11/19/press-release/ @afscme.bsky.social #unionstrong #afscmestrong
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