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
April 17, 2026 Wage wins in Tulsa from a contract that keeps on giving The contract came last year, the raises are coming now for AFSCME members in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read More
April 16, 2026 Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally AFSCME members who keep Illinois State University running are striking for fair pay. Read More
April 16, 2026 AFSCME nurses go to Capitol Hill to demand recognition as professionals AFSCME nurses go to Congress to demand that they be recognized as professionals for doing lifesaving work. Read More
April 12, 2026 A salute to those who answer the call During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, AFSCME honors the emergency 911 dispatchers who save lives every day and deserve our thanks and proper recognition as public safety professionals. Read More
April 09, 2026 AFSCME members stop cuts, protect funding for libraries and museums AFSCME members succeeded in protecting funding from IMLS, a federal agency that supports public libraries and museums across the country. Read More
April 09, 2026 With a voice on the job, care workers fight to keep their doors open and our economy strong AFSCME members providing child and home care sustain our communities. But anti-worker extremists and their billionaire friends have been trying to eliminate wage protections and the funding that helps working families afford care. Read More
April 06, 2026 AFSCME members in WI speak up on rising costs, hold Rep. Van Orden accountable AFSCME members to Wisconsin congressman – stand with struggling workers, not billionaires. Read More
April 06, 2026 Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago workers ratify first union contract Chicago art museum workers now have a first contract. Congratulations! Read More
April 02, 2026 New York Transit Museum workers win voice on the job through AFSCME Workers at the New York Transit Museum have a say in their futures after forming a union through AFSCME. Read More
April 01, 2026 Judge rules in favor of AFSCME and blocks unlawful freeze of child care funding Federal judge protects child care funding in a victory for AFSCME members. Read More
April 01, 2026 Kansas state workers deserve more than just crumbs A 1% pay increase is simply not enough, Kansas state workers say. Read More
March 31, 2026 Twin Cities Habitat workers build power for their communities Congrats to the workers at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for forming a union through Minnesota Council 5. Read More
March 30, 2026 Strong union message from President Saunders, AFSCME members resonates at No Kings events AFSCME members joined No Kings events around the country Saturday. In Washington D.C., AFSCME President Lee Saunders urged thousands to support workers, unions and democracy. Read More
March 27, 2026 Robust new contracts for Kaiser Health Care professionals boost patient safety UNAC/UHCP health care professionals in California and Hawaii ratify new contracts after multiple strikes. Read More
March 24, 2026 Forming a union at CT maritime museum would give workers a say in its future Workers at Connecticut’s Mystic Seaport Museum want a voice in the institution’s future. They’re fighting to form a union through AFSCME Council 4 — another victory for our union’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Read More
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