Kidspace Children’s Museum workers announce plans to build power through AFSCME
Workers at Kidspace Museum want to unionize to gain respect and have a say in the daily decision-making process.
In statewide rallies, University of California workers protest short staffing, low pay
University of California workers hold statewide rallies to protest short staffing, low pay.
AFSCME law enforcement members trek to Capitol to sound alarm on the staffing crisis
AFSCME law enforcement leaders shared their stories with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Our Stories
AFSCME nurse on staffing crisis: ‘With less people, it makes our job harder’
Wendy Smith of Baltimore says hiring more community nurses like her is hard enough, but keeping them is even harder because of low pay.
A DC 37 member speaks out about staffing crisis in Head Start programs
Head Start educator Linda McPherson explained why more investment in her program is needed now.
Today, we honor workers who died on the job
Today is Workers Memorial Day, when we honor workers who died in the line of duty last year.
In Depth
Miembros hispanos de AFSCME comparten sus historias personales
Miembros hispanos de AFSCME cuentan sus historias personales de cómo han salido adelante gracias a la diferencia de su unión.
It’s their moment: How child care providers are finding their union voice
In states across the country, child care providers are organizing together to form strong unions and raising their voices like never before. And they are winning.
Cultural Workers United
Welcome to Cultural Workers United, our union’s campaign to ensure that workers at cultural institutions nationwide have a voice on the job.
Union Difference
Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day
Here are 10 reasons why you ought to love your union this Valentine’s Day – and every day.
The union difference in wages – 18% higher pay if you belong to a union
New federal data show union members earn 18% more than workers who don’t belong to unions.
The Million-Dollar Union Difference
Discover why it pays – upwards of $1 million – to belong to a union.
Featured Benefits
The Million-Dollar Union Difference
Discover why it pays – upwards of $1 million – to belong to a union.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program wipes out Ohio member’s $40,000 debt
Ohio Council 8 member Aaron Crane got $40,000 in student loans wiped out thanks to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Already a seasoned fighter for workers, McEntee scholarship winner is just getting started
Congratulations are in order for our 2022 Gerald McEntee scholarship winner, WFSE’s Caiti Hall.
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