April 06, 2026 AFSCME members in WI speak up on rising costs, hold congressman 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
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