March 21, 2023 9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement, joined AFSCME in a virtual celebration of Women’s History Month. Read More
March 20, 2023 From Union Scholar to AFSCME staff: My journey in the labor movement An AFSCME staffer recalls her experience as a Union Scholar and urges college students of color to apply. Read More
March 17, 2023 Persistence pays as Michigan’s highly skilled workers secure big pay raise Persistence paid off as AFSCME members fought for higher wages for highly skilled tradespeople who work for the state of Michigan. Read More
March 16, 2023 School support staff in Ohio county end strike after ratifying a fair contract offer With a new contract in hand, OAPSE Local 51 members conclude 12-day strike. Read More
March 15, 2023 Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes As many as 1,000 Florida school custodians were denied the proper pay and benefits for years. Thanks to AFSCME, they’re getting what they are due. Read More
March 14, 2023 On Equal Pay Day, what can you do to bridge the gender wage gap? Join a union Today is Equal Pay Day, and though the gender wage gap remains stubborn, there is something you can do about it: join a union. Read More
March 13, 2023 Field Museum employees win union with AFSCME AFSCME Council 31 welcomes workers at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Read More
March 10, 2023 Early activism scores big win against anti-union bills in Utah AFSCME members in Utah helped block anti-union bills in the Utah Legislature this year. Read More
March 09, 2023 AFSCME president calls Biden’s budget ‘a bold plan to invest in working families’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders says President Joe Biden’s 2024 budget proposal is aligned with working people’s priorities. Read More
March 06, 2023 The union difference brings justice to wrongly fired psychiatric hospital workers Two former Massachusetts hospital workers see justice after wrongful firing. Read More
March 03, 2023 More than 100 OAPSE members go on strike Seeking fair pay, more than 100 OAPSE/AFSCME members in Ohio have walked off the job. Read More
March 02, 2023 Cultural workers nationwide are rising up to secure a voice on the job Momentum was strong for AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United Campaign in 2022. Read More
March 01, 2023 As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act AFSCME is excited to support the reintroduction of the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Read More
March 01, 2023 AFSCME applauds labor secretary pick, Julie Su AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds the nomination of Julie Su to top labor post. Read More
February 28, 2023 AFSCME cultural workers spotlight Black artists AFSCME cultural workers take to Instagram to spotlight Black artists. Read More
February 27, 2023 AFSCME New Jersey member answers the call to serve in elected office Former AFSCME New Jersey member explains why she sought elective office. Read More
February 24, 2023 For Black History Month, AFL-CIO salutes these current and former AFSCME members AFL-CIO’s Black History Month profiles include three people from the AFSCME family. Read More
February 23, 2023 UPW workers go on strike Nearly 500 hospital workers in Hawaii are on strike citing poor pay. Read More
February 23, 2023 ‘Nurse Bob’ recognized for helping vulnerable Ohioans access health care they need Robert Holomuzki, a community nurse in Ohio, is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
February 22, 2023 AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative AFSCME launches “Staff the Front Lines” initiative to solve nationwide staffing crisis. Read More
February 21, 2023 Never Quit winner is an Indiana Head Start teacher determined to help others Tekeyla McCracken, a teacher in Richmond, Indiana, and president of AFSCME Local 2077, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
February 17, 2023 Saunders promotes upcoming AFSCME podcast about the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike AFSCME President Lee Saunders promotes the I AM podcast in a new column. Read More
February 17, 2023 Marty Walsh moving on from labor post, returning to union roots Departing Labor Secretary Marty Walsh was a champion for working people. Read More
February 16, 2023 Safer drinking water in Philadelphia, the nation — thanks to the Biden infrastructure law An AFSCME member who works at a water treatment plant in Philadelphia is thrilled about getting more federal money to improve drinking water systems. Read More
February 15, 2023 Alaska members demand an end to state worker staffing crisis Alaska members highlight a staffing crisis in state government and demand action from the legislature at a Capitol rally. Read More
February 13, 2023 Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day Here are 10 reasons why you ought to love your union this Valentine’s Day – and every day. Read More
February 13, 2023 Exclusive ‘I AM’ podcast launching in April AFSCME will launch the “I AM Story" podcast in April, chronicling the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. Read More
February 08, 2023 10 pro-worker highlights from Biden’s State of the Union address Biden’s State of the Union address showed how the president is working for working families. Read More
February 06, 2023 NYC dispatcher wins Never Quit Service Award after stopping shooter in subway A Local 1549 911 dispatcher saved lives through her quick actions as a man opened fire in the NYC subway. Read More
February 03, 2023 30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do The Family and Medical Leave Act is turning 30 years old. But our country still lacks a national paid leave policy. Read More