In landslide victory, workers at Columbus Museum of Art vote to unionize with AFSCME
More proof that the unionization drive is strong in cultural institutions – workers at the Columbus Museum of Art just formed a union through AFSCME Council 8.
South San Francisco city workers win big after voting to strike
A strike wasn’t necessary because the threat of one was all it took for AFSCME members who work for the city of South San Francisco to secure a robust contract.
At celebration of life ceremony, tributes pour in for Jerry McEntee
AFSCME and a host of political and labor leaders celebrated the life of former President Jerry McEntee at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday.
Our Stories
Former AFSCME Union Scholar makes the fight of workers the centerpiece of his writing career
Learn how a former AFSCME Union Scholar used his internship to ignite a career as a journalist.
FDNY EMS Lt. Russo Brutally Killed Outside Queens Stationhouse
AFSCME mourns the death of New York Fire Department EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was murdered while on duty last week.
A Maryland artist spotlighted AFSCME members’ dedication and strength.
Observing the strength and poise of AFSCME Local 3399 (Council 67) sanitation workers one early February morning inspired Maryland artist Renee Lachman to render their images in moving paintings and sketches.
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
Behind the highest union approval ratings in 60 years
The Economic Policy Institute looks at what’s driving labor unions’ highest favorability since 1965.
Cause for optimism on Labor Day
In a column, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why working people have reasons to be hopeful and optimistic this Labor Day.
As workers organize from coast to coast, approval of labor unions continues to rise
The latest annual Gallup poll on union favorability found that 71% of Americans support labor unions, the highest level since 1965.
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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