May 29, 2026 McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together The dedicated health care staff at McLaren Port Huron Hospital are forming a union through AFSCME Michigan. Read More
May 28, 2026 AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis AFSCME New Jersey members call out their local congressman for worsening the affordability crisis. Read More
May 27, 2026 Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory Florida flight paramedics with AFSCME Local 260 use their first union contract to win back pay. Read More
May 26, 2026 Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME Workers at the Seattle Art Museum are forming a union with AFSCME. Read More
May 22, 2026 D.C. workers tell mayor: Your budget betrays us and our communities will pay the price! AFSCME members who keep D.C. running are demanding a budget that pays them a living wage. Read More
May 19, 2026 How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen. Read More
May 19, 2026 Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract Congratulations to Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review workers for winning their first AFSCME contract. Read More
May 18, 2026 An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts Our latest Never Quit Winner, Daisy Powell, is an Illinois cafeteria worker beloved by her students and her co-workers. Read More
May 17, 2026 Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources During National EMS Week, AFSCME honors the Emergency Medical Services professionals who save lives every day. Read More
May 15, 2026 Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care Minnesota’s largest public hospital will remain open thanks to the efforts of AFSCME members who work there. Read More
May 14, 2026 Virginia governor breaks promise to public service workers, vetoes collective bargaining bill AFSCME’s Saunders: Spanberger broke her word to the public service workers who keep Virginia running by vetoing a key collective bargaining bill. Read More
May 14, 2026 AFSCME members call off historic strike at University of California system after winning last-minute deal A dramatic, last-minute deal avoided a strike by AFSCME Local 3299 members and provides better wages and health care for workers in the University of California system. Read More
May 13, 2026 AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system Some 42,000 workers are poised to strike at midnight unless a deal reached with the University of California system. Read More
May 12, 2026 AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer Advocating for safer workplaces wins accolades for AFSCME corrections workers in Connecticut. Read More
May 11, 2026 AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs AFSCME members called out anti-worker politicians who voted to gut life-saving programs. Read More
May 10, 2026 Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research A Connecticut police officer who died in the line of duty in 1950 will be honored during National Law Enforcement Week thanks to the determination of members of AFSCME Local 724 (Council 4). Read More
May 08, 2026 Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike AFSCME members end Illinois State University strike after winning a strong new contract. Read More
May 05, 2026 Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running During National Nurses Week, take a moment to thank the nurses who are on the job around the clock, caring for patients and comforting their families. Read More
May 05, 2026 Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME Primary care providers who work for Cleveland’s MetroHealth network are forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8. Read More
May 04, 2026 Public service workers are teaching us a lesson There is no sector of the workforce more resilient than those who work in public service. Read More
May 03, 2026 Honoring the behind-the-scenes service of corrections officers and employees During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, AFSCME salutes the workers who keep us safe. Read More
April 29, 2026 Boulder library workers win framework for first contract Library workers in Boulder, Colorado, win big vote on the road to full union rights. Read More
April 28, 2026 Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to honor those who were injured or killed on the job. See how AFSCME members are leading the fight for stronger workplace safety programs despite harmful rollbacks at the federal level. Read More
April 27, 2026 Budget gaps vs. grave risks: AFSCME Austin fights to protect public safety AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, are fighting through their union to protect public safety. Read More
April 24, 2026 With two cost-of-living victories, retirees’ advocacy pays off AFSCME Retirees win two important cost-of-living victories through their advocacy. Read More
April 24, 2026 Organizing opportunities are all around us: Watch the latest Union 411 video. Watch the latest Union 411. Read More
April 23, 2026 School custodians defeat privatization plan, save union jobs in MA community AFSCME members engage the community and soundly defeat a plan to privatize custodial services in a Massachusetts town. Read More
April 21, 2026 AFSCME mobilizes in upstate New York to stop layoffs and save public services AFSCME members who keep Auburn, New York, running are standing up for public services. Read More
April 20, 2026 A life of service that began when her grandma moved in Erica Edicha, a work therapy assistant for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
April 19, 2026 Honoring the library workers who make our communities stronger On National Library Workers Day, join AFSCME members in honoring the public service workers who bring our community libraries to life. Read More