In 2003, Congress provided similar fiscal relief to states through an increase in the federal share of Medicaid and through targeted state grants. 

AFSCME is also urging Congress to support additional stimulus funding to states and localities including flexible grants.

Your support in calling for Congress to provide immediate economic assistance to the states will: 

• Protect the dollars, programs and services that keep our families safe and our communities strong.


• Prevent painful cuts to Medicaid, education and other public services that our families and community rely on and that we provide as AFSCME members.


• Increase job security for AFSCME members and other workers who face widespread layoffs due to budget shortfalls.