Institutions of higher education achieve their missions because of the talented work of AFSCME members. We keep buildings and grounds clean and safe; prepare and serve good food to hungry students; work in classrooms; provide financial, technical and administrative services; and make our colleges, universities and technical schools great places to live and learn.
Florida public safety members enforce their contract – and win big
Inspired by previous contract-enforcement victories, members of AFSCME Local 260 (AFSCME Florida) once again won big by upholding their contract. Read More
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AFSCME, other unions challenge unfair federal student loan caps for certain public service workers
AFSCME is challenging a new student loan rule that unfairly targets public service and health care workers who want to earn advanced degrees. Read More
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A lesson in higher learning: Don’t mess with AFSCME members
AFSCME members successfully pressured the University System of Maryland to implement raises they had negotiated through their union. Read More
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Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
A federal judge has sided with AFSCME workers and others to protect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political interference. Read More