AFSCME Blog Archive
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Florida members pressure healthcare employer to return to the bargaining table
AFSCME Florida healthcare workers held a rally this month to demand their employer, UF Health Jacksonville, come back to the bargaining table. Read More
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AFSCME protects the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political meddling
AFSCME members protect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in a final court victory. Read More
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AFSCME calls for Fatou Traore’s release and return
AFSCME members are pushing for the release and return of Fatou Traore, an AFSCME sister from Iowa who was in the U.S. legally but was deported this month. Read More
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Oregon city workers strike for fair pay, affordable health insurance
AFSCME members who keep Corvallis, Oregon, running are approaching the second week of their strike after city management walked out of contract talks. Read More
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Ohio public defenders win raises and new benefits in first contract
Public defenders in the Dayton, Ohio, area win better pay and benefits under their first new union contract. Read More
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AFSCME members fight to protect Nevada healthcare facility for children
In Nevada, AFSCME members spoke out against the temporary closure of a youth psychiatric facility. Read More
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After two-week strike, OAPSE school bus drivers win contract
After a two-week strike, OAPSE bus drivers win a new contract. Read More
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Never Quit winner is NYC nutritionist who serves in more ways than one
Lisa Fencik, a nutritionist in New York City and member of AFSCME Local 768 (DC 37), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME applauds court ruling that pauses USDA reorganization
AFSCME President Patrick Moran praised a federal court ruling on Tuesday that halts, for now, the illegal reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Trump administration’s attempts to gut the USDA threaten essential public services that protect working families and support American farmers, as well as public benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read More
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California EMS workers overwhelmingly vote AFSCME yes
Paramedics and EMTs from a Southern California ambulance service voted to organize with AFSCME. Read More
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For Tulsa workers, grit and solidarity lead to historic new contracts
AFSCME members in Tulsa achieve historic contract. Read More
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Obama Foundation and Presidential Center employees are organizing with AFSCME
Employees at the Obama Foundation and Presidential Center announced a union organizing effort with AFSCME Council 31 in Illinois. Read More
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