Amid tragedy, the ‘true soul of Hawaii’ shines bright
HGEA member Cameron Dexter describes how the Maui wildfires unfolded.
On verge of a strike, San Jose city workers win a robust contract – and a stronger union
Months of negotiations and an overwhelming strike vote yield a strong contract for city of San Jose workers.
Staff the Front Lines bus tour alerts nation, narrows staffing gap in public services
AFSCME concludes a successful, cross-country Staff the Front Lines bus tour.
Our Stories
AFSCME and DC 37 honor labor legend Lillian Roberts with scholarship in her name
AFSCME and DC 37 honor Lillian Roberts, a labor legend.
An airport carpenter is flying high in Detroit
At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a carpenter leads his team to new heights.
From father to son: Legacy of labor carries in Connecticut union family
Father’s Day in this Connecticut family brings union dad and son together.
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
Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes
As many as 1,000 Florida school custodians were denied the proper pay and benefits for years. Thanks to AFSCME, they’re getting what they are due.
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.
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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