Anthony Caldwell
@anthonycaldwell.bsky.social
Advocate for Ohio’s healthcare heroes | Director of Government Relations for Ohio Nurses & Health Pros | Champion for workers’ rights, safe staffing, & equitable healthcare.
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
AFSCME member and health care worker Dawn Burfin warns rural Minnesotans will lose access to critical care if anti-worker extremists continue to stand in the way of lowering health care costs.
Tell Congress to lower health care costs: 1-888-981-9704 #HealthCareHeist
Tell Congress to lower health care costs: 1-888-981-9704 #HealthCareHeist
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AFSCME member and health care worker Dawn Burfin warns rural Minnesotans will lose access to critical care if anti-worker extremists continue to stand in the way of lowering health care costs.
Tell Congress to lower health care costs: 1-888-981-9704 #HealthCareHeist
Tell Congress to lower health care costs: 1-888-981-9704 #HealthCareHeist
AI comes to local elections. Fake videos hit contentious South Western school board races
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
AI comes to local elections. Fake videos hit contentious South Western school board races
The Democratic-endorsed candidates for the South Western Schools board are condemning an AI-generated "deepfake" video shared by their opponents.
www.dispatch.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
AI comes to local elections. Fake videos hit contentious South Western school board races
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
Devin Knox, a human services caseworker and member of AFSCME Local 1805, is this month’s Never Quit winner!
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
afscme31.org/news/afscme-...
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
afscme31.org/news/afscme-...
AFSCME International Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’
Devin Knox considers himself a wealthy person.“Every day, I feel like I’m walking around with one of those big checks for a hundred thousand dollars,” said Knox, a member of AFSCME Local 1805.But it’s...
afscme31.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Devin Knox, a human services caseworker and member of AFSCME Local 1805, is this month’s Never Quit winner!
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
afscme31.org/news/afscme-...
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
afscme31.org/news/afscme-...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
The @aflcio.org bus tour stopped in Des Moines, IA, where AFSCME members called out Rep. Nunn, Rep. Miller-Meeks and Sen. Ernst for their support of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill will cut food assistance and health care for Iowans who need it most. who13.com/news/metro-n...
AFSCME bus tour stops in Des Moines, discusses “Big Beautiful Bill” impact on Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa — The AFSCME Bus Stop Tour stopped in Des Moines, discussing the possible impacts of President Trump’s recently signed “Big Beautiful Bill” on Iowans. The A…
who13.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The @aflcio.org bus tour stopped in Des Moines, IA, where AFSCME members called out Rep. Nunn, Rep. Miller-Meeks and Sen. Ernst for their support of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill will cut food assistance and health care for Iowans who need it most. who13.com/news/metro-n...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
The @aflcio.org's “It’s Better In a Union” bus tour stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, where AFSCME members warned how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will harm families in that state. www.afscme.org/blog/afl-cio...
AFL-CIO’s bus tour stops in Des Moines, spotlights anti-worker lawmakers’ votes to gut public services
The AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better In a Union” bus tour stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, where AFSCME members called out anti-worker lawmakers.
www.afscme.org
August 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The @aflcio.org's “It’s Better In a Union” bus tour stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, where AFSCME members warned how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will harm families in that state. www.afscme.org/blog/afl-cio...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
Today in Columbus, AFSCME members came together for a press conference detailing how Rep. Carey’s vote for the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" betrays working families. In Ohio, more than 400,000 people are expected to lose health care and more than 44,600 jobs are at risk.
July 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today in Columbus, AFSCME members came together for a press conference detailing how Rep. Carey’s vote for the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" betrays working families. In Ohio, more than 400,000 people are expected to lose health care and more than 44,600 jobs are at risk.
EdChoice voucher system ruled unconstitutional. Ohio expected to appeal decision
www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...
EdChoice voucher system ruled unconstitutional. Ohio expected to appeal decision
A Franklin County judge ruled Ohio's EdChoice education voucher system unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal.
www.dispatch.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
EdChoice voucher system ruled unconstitutional. Ohio expected to appeal decision
www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
Nearly 900 state and local elected officials from 36 states: This budget "would rip the very fabric of our nation's social safety net wide open to give the wealthiest people tax breaks they don’t need."
In a letter to the Senate, nearly 900 state and local elected leaders oppose extreme cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and public services
Today, in an effort organized by AFSCME, more than 900 state and local elected officials from 36 states signed onto a bipartisan letter to oppose the budget bill, which would severely hurt states, cit...
www.afscme.org
June 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Nearly 900 state and local elected officials from 36 states: This budget "would rip the very fabric of our nation's social safety net wide open to give the wealthiest people tax breaks they don’t need."
One piece of advice that @willrobinson1776.bsky.social forgot. Subscribe to his Substack for regular info on how to work and thrive in our every changing environment. substack.com/home/post/p-...
30 Years Later: What I Told Campaign Staff Then—and What We All Need to Hear Now
Way back - way back - when flip phones were king and AOL was the internet, I wrote a short memo called “Rules for Campaign Staffers.”
substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
One piece of advice that @willrobinson1776.bsky.social forgot. Subscribe to his Substack for regular info on how to work and thrive in our every changing environment. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
While extremists in Congress are cutting food assistance for the needy, members of OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4 are keeping school kids fed. www.afscme.org/blog/oapse-m...
OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools
OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week.
www.afscme.org
May 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
While extremists in Congress are cutting food assistance for the needy, members of OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4 are keeping school kids fed. www.afscme.org/blog/oapse-m...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
"The House-passed budget promises to raise prices on working families and retirees, rip lifesaving health care and food support from millions, and threaten public services nationwide – all so billionaires like Elon Musk can buy more yachts."-Pres. Lee Saunders
May 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"The House-passed budget promises to raise prices on working families and retirees, rip lifesaving health care and food support from millions, and threaten public services nationwide – all so billionaires like Elon Musk can buy more yachts."-Pres. Lee Saunders
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
The House just passed a budget in committee that would rip health care from 13.7M people, take food off families’ tables, and gut public services, all to hand billionaires another tax break. Now is the time to get loud and fight this bill. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget that will hurt public services nationwide:
www.afscme.org
May 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The House just passed a budget in committee that would rip health care from 13.7M people, take food off families’ tables, and gut public services, all to hand billionaires another tax break. Now is the time to get loud and fight this bill. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
Protecting Social Security from billionaires is mission No. 1 for an AFSCME retiree in Ohio. Thanks to the Get Organized campaign, AFSCME members are fighting to save Social Security, Medicaid and public services. Learn more. www.afscme.org/blog/standin...
AFSCME retirees stand up to protect Social Security from billionaires
An AFSCME retiree in Ohio joined the fight to protect Social Security as part of our union’s GO campaign.
www.afscme.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Protecting Social Security from billionaires is mission No. 1 for an AFSCME retiree in Ohio. Thanks to the Get Organized campaign, AFSCME members are fighting to save Social Security, Medicaid and public services. Learn more. www.afscme.org/blog/standin...
Through a powerful demonstration of unity and collective action, more than 300 county employees who formed unions through AFSCME Council 65 won a new three-year contract that gives working families the economic security they deserve.
www.afscme.org/blog/wage-in...
www.afscme.org/blog/wage-in...
Wage increases with a side of dignity and a splash of respect
Hard-fought contract gives some Minnesota members wages and respect.
www.afscme.org
April 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Through a powerful demonstration of unity and collective action, more than 300 county employees who formed unions through AFSCME Council 65 won a new three-year contract that gives working families the economic security they deserve.
www.afscme.org/blog/wage-in...
www.afscme.org/blog/wage-in...
"We believe there are many components to education, and academics is certainly one of them. … We are a big family here. We'll clothe you, feed you, and do whatever we have to do to make your life easier,” says Gail Detty, a member of OAPSE/AFSCME. #AFSCME
afscme.org/blog/to-her-...
afscme.org/blog/to-her-...
To her students, this paraprofessional is their ‘safe place’
Meet the latest winner of the AFSCME Never Quit Service Award — Ohio paraprofessional Gail Detty.
afscme.org
March 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"We believe there are many components to education, and academics is certainly one of them. … We are a big family here. We'll clothe you, feed you, and do whatever we have to do to make your life easier,” says Gail Detty, a member of OAPSE/AFSCME. #AFSCME
afscme.org/blog/to-her-...
afscme.org/blog/to-her-...
"My family has been amazing, calling me ‘hero dad’ and ‘hero husband,’ but I don’t see it that way,” Pace said. “I was just doing my job, and I’m grateful to God we all got out safely."
www.afscme.org/blog/hero-sc...
www.afscme.org/blog/hero-sc...
Hero school bus driver saves students from burning bus
Ohio school bus driver wins his community’s gratitude for saving students from a burning bus.
www.afscme.org
March 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"My family has been amazing, calling me ‘hero dad’ and ‘hero husband,’ but I don’t see it that way,” Pace said. “I was just doing my job, and I’m grateful to God we all got out safely."
www.afscme.org/blog/hero-sc...
www.afscme.org/blog/hero-sc...
“I wanted to shout from the rooftop! OAPSE has been fighting these unfair provisions for decades!” Carol Harper, OAPSE Retiree oapse.org/featured/soc...
Social Security Fairness Act: OAPSE Victory Has Payments Hitting Retiree Bank Accounts
<p>With the Social Security Fairness Act signed into law, OAPSE retirees and other Ohioans collecting a public pension will now be receiving the FULL Social Security benefits they have EARNED. OAPSE r...
oapse.org
March 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“I wanted to shout from the rooftop! OAPSE has been fighting these unfair provisions for decades!” Carol Harper, OAPSE Retiree oapse.org/featured/soc...
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs in law hospital violence prevention bill amplified by Dayton nurse’s death
www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs in law hospital violence prevention bill amplified by Dayton nurse’s death
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law on Wednesday evening requiring hospitals to do more to address violence toward nurses, doctors and other employees, including tracking incidents of violenc...
www.daytondailynews.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Ohio Gov. DeWine signs in law hospital violence prevention bill amplified by Dayton nurse’s death
www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
In the spirit of Taylor Swift's birthday, let's make sure that every worker can enter their retirement era safe and sound.
Tell the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act ASAP. actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...
Tell the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act ASAP. actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...
a woman wearing a white shirt and black jeans is giving two thumbs up .
ALT: a woman wearing a white shirt and black jeans is giving two thumbs up .
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:17 PM
In the spirit of Taylor Swift's birthday, let's make sure that every worker can enter their retirement era safe and sound.
Tell the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act ASAP. actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...
Tell the Senate to pass the Social Security Fairness Act ASAP. actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...
“Proper staffing is more than a logistical goal—it’s a matter of life and death for our patients and the professional sustainability of the nurses who care for them,” said Catharyne Henderson, a nurse with 11 years of experience.
‘What’s the cost of a human life’; Nurses urge lawmakers to support staffing ratio bill
Nurses and their advocates gave passionate, at times pointed, testimony to lawmakers during a recent hearing for the Ohio House Health Provider Services Committee where Ohio representatives heard more...
www.daytondailynews.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM
“Proper staffing is more than a logistical goal—it’s a matter of life and death for our patients and the professional sustainability of the nurses who care for them,” said Catharyne Henderson, a nurse with 11 years of experience.
This isn’t about a shortage of nurses—it’s about a shortage of nurses willing to work in unsafe, understaffed conditions that endanger their patients and their professional licenses.
#SafeStaffingSavesLives #SupportHB285 #PatientCareCrisis
#SafeStaffingSavesLives #SupportHB285 #PatientCareCrisis
Ohio nurses push bill to increase staffing at Ohio hospitals
The bill would mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals and create a loan-to-grant program to recruit more nurses.
www.10tv.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:51 AM
This isn’t about a shortage of nurses—it’s about a shortage of nurses willing to work in unsafe, understaffed conditions that endanger their patients and their professional licenses.
#SafeStaffingSavesLives #SupportHB285 #PatientCareCrisis
#SafeStaffingSavesLives #SupportHB285 #PatientCareCrisis
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
We refuse to let a bunch of CEOs and billionaires take our workplace rights without a fight.
With the power of our solidarity and our union, we will win.
With the power of our solidarity and our union, we will win.
November 14, 2024 at 9:34 PM
We refuse to let a bunch of CEOs and billionaires take our workplace rights without a fight.
With the power of our solidarity and our union, we will win.
With the power of our solidarity and our union, we will win.
Reposted by Anthony Caldwell
HUGE win for worker freedom: the NLRB has just ruled that captive audience meetings are illegal!
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
Anti-Union Captive Audience Meetings Outlawed by Labor Board (1)
Mandatory “captive audience” meetings in which companies argue against unionization are illegal, the National Labor Relations Board ruled in a case involving Amazon.com Inc., prohibiting one of employ...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 13, 2024 at 7:34 PM
HUGE win for worker freedom: the NLRB has just ruled that captive audience meetings are illegal!
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...