New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award
Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
Bill Lucy: Rest in Power
From the Memphis sanitation strike to the struggle against South African apartheid, William “Bill” Lucy never stopped fighting for justice.
At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025.
Our Stories
Union momentum on the rise, with 2023 recording most strikes in 20 years
Union momentum in our country remains strong, with 2023 seeing the highest number of major work stoppages in the last two decades.
Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives
Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world
In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths
Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home.
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
Lovin’ union life of Valentine’s Day
Savor the sweetness of solidarity on Valentine’s Day.
Minnesota correctional officers ratify landmark contract that offers record wage increases
In Minnesota, 2,000 AFSCME corrections officers ratify landmark new contract.
New Orleans city workers work on first contract after union rights finally protected by law
With their union rights protected by an ordinance, New Orleans city workers are writing their first contract.
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Featured Benefits
Thirteen AFSCME members among Union Plus Labor Day winners, including grand prize winner
Thirteen AFSCME members walked away from Labor Day’s ‘Unions Power America’ contest and sweepstakes winners.
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.
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