March 20, 2026 AFSCME members in Harris County, Texas, strengthen their voice on the job AFSCME members in Harris County, Texas, won a stronger, more formal voice in the workplace under a new consultation policy approved this week. Read More
March 19, 2026 AFSCME members speak out at national summit on care work At a national summit, AFSCME members advocated for higher wages and more federal support for programs involving care work. Read More
March 19, 2026 Leading labor advocate fights on in court to protect workers’ rights A prominent labor rights advocate who’s fighting this administration spoke to AFSCME this week. Read More
March 18, 2026 'You are worthy': A New Mexico caseworker’s message to the children she serves New Mexico caseworker Lena Sarracino is our latest Never Quit winner Read More
March 17, 2026 Virginia general assembly passes landmark collective bargaining bill The Virginia General Assembly passed a landmark collective bargaining bill. Read More
March 17, 2026 AFSCME Nevada state workers show congressman how they support the most vulnerable AFSCME members who work for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services were recently paid a visit by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) at their worksite. Read More
March 16, 2026 AFSCME supports bill to protect wages for home care workers AFSCME supports new legislation introduced in Congress that would block the administration’s effort to eliminate wage protections for home care workers. Read More
March 12, 2026 Now, the workers who run Austin help speak for it too After AFSCME members of Local 1624 mobilized, the Austin City Council unanimously approved a historic consultation policy that gives workers a greater voice. Read More
March 11, 2026 AFSCME sues to stop politically motivated termination of public health grants AFSCME has sued to stop the politically motivated termination of public health grants. Read More
March 10, 2026 Alexandria, Va., professional employees unionize with AFSCME In Alexandria, Va., professional workers unionized with AFSCME. Read More
March 09, 2026 In a victory for AFSCME members, judge voids mass layoffs at VOA A federal judge on Saturday sided with AFSCME members and canceled last year's mass layoffs at Voice of America, a major victory for union workers and press freedom. Read More
March 09, 2026 This Women’s History Month, Nevada’s women state workers begin a new chapter Nevada state administrative and clerical workers filed to hold an election to vote for their new union with AFSCME Local 4041. Read More
March 05, 2026 AFSCME members will carry a pro-worker message to No Kings events Find a No Kings event near you on Saturday, March 28, and add your pro-worker, pro-union voice to the No Kings movement. Read More
March 04, 2026 Facing affordability crisis, AFSCME Retirees fight for pension security Facing an affordability crisis, AFSCME retirees are fighting for more secure pensions. Read More
March 03, 2026 AFSCME members at public library in Colorado celebrate first contract win AFSCME members at the Jefferson County Public Library in Colorado ratified their first union contract, which includes a 7% across-the-board wage increase. Read More
March 02, 2026 As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold Learn how AFSCME members are taking on the housing affordability crisis by flexing their union muscle. Read More
March 02, 2026 You can’t starve the public sector to excellence Skip maintenance on your roof, and you shouldn’t be surprised when leaks appear. The same is true of government. If we want a high-functioning public sector—and we should—there is no shortcut. Read More
February 27, 2026 AFSCME members answer the call to demand respect and recognition for 911 dispatchers AFSCME 911 dispatchers walked the halls of Congress this week to urge passage of a law that would reclassify 911 dispatchers. Read More
February 23, 2026 In Ohio, a big-hearted school bus driver brightens the lives of everyone around her Ohio school bus driver Nerissa Marcum is our latest Never Quit Service Award winner. Read More
February 25, 2026 AFSCME members defend workplace protection for pregnant and postpartum COs Public safety professionals are turning to AFSCME to build power at work, and advocate for safety on the job, better wages, good health care and a secure retirement. Read More
February 24, 2026 AFSCME child care provider warns of bad policies favoring billionaires over families CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000 member Armett Newman joined a Families Over Billionaires event in Washington to say: It’s time we put working families first. Read More
February 19, 2026 As Kaiser strike enters fourth week, UNAC/UHCP members hold the line for patient care Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals are holding the line for better conditions for both providers and patients. Read More
February 19, 2026 Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing The latest annual report on union membership by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the power of the union difference. Read More
February 19, 2026 FEMA cuts would harm emergency response mission, AFSCME members warn AFSCME members explain how cuts to FEMA would harm emergency response work in the states Read More
February 18, 2026 Despite the odds, workers at Utah’s first library union win contract AFSCME members who work for the Salt Lake City Public Library have achieved their first union contract. Read More
February 18, 2026 AFSCME members speak out in court case to protect child care affordability After the Trump administration froze child care funding to five states for political reasons, child care providers who are AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
February 12, 2026 AFSCME Maryland retiree joins lawmakers in urging investigation of DOGE An AFSCME retiree joined lawmakers to call for an investigation into DOGE’s accessing Americans’ private Social Security data. Read More
February 10, 2026 AFSCME members push to expand collective bargaining in Virginia AFSCME members support state legislation in Virginia that would expand collective bargaining rights to all public service workers in the state. Read More
February 09, 2026 Health care and social workers are professionals, period. Tell the Department of Education. A new Department of Education rule threatens the higher education pathway for health care professionals. Read More