June 05, 2024 AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More
June 04, 2024 A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
May 31, 2024 Academy Foundation workers in Los Angeles overwhelmingly approve contract Workers at LA’s Academy Foundation celebrate their first contract. Read More
May 30, 2024 New York’s corrections officers pressure state lawmakers for safer facilities New York state COs pressure state lawmakers for safer corrections facilities. Read More
May 29, 2024 Workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously ratify first contract About 200 workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously approve their first contract. Read More
May 28, 2024 At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine. Read More
May 24, 2024 AFSCME members join federal roundtable discussion on Head Start program Two AFSCME Head Start members took part in a roundtable with the leaders of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
May 23, 2024 We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month Behavioral health workers deserve recognition, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
May 21, 2024 Hospital staffing shortages draws hundreds to California rally UNAC/UHCP members demand solutions to California’s hospital staffing crisis at a Sacramento rally this month. Read More
May 20, 2024 AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More
May 17, 2024 New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide We applaud pro-worker members of Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Read More
May 16, 2024 Medical university research workers seek to build power through Oregon AFSCME Medical research staff at an Oregon university want to build power through AFSCME. Read More
May 15, 2024 New Mexico irrigation workers organize with AFSCME Council 18 New Mexico irrigation workers organized with Council 18. Read More
May 14, 2024 Hawaii’s HGEA members accept state’s hazard pay offer; over 16,000 workers eligible Hazard pay is coming for thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii. Read More
May 13, 2024 During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
May 10, 2024 AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More
May 09, 2024 Thanks to AFSCME Maryland members, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. Read More
May 08, 2024 Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More
May 07, 2024 During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Honoring AFSCME nurses during National Nurses Week AFSCME President Lee Saunders honored nurses during National Nurses Week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Honoring public service workers for keeping our country functioning We honor public service workers every day – but especially this week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Massachusetts custodians mobilize to defeat privatization effort Custodians in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Council 93 defeated a privatization effort that threatened their jobs and the quality of services they provide. Read More
May 03, 2024 Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium workers are forming a union with AFSCME Workers at a famed Chicago aquarium are forming a union through AFSCME Council 31. Read More
May 01, 2024 Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
May 01, 2024 AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
April 29, 2024 Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More
April 26, 2024 On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. Read More
April 25, 2024 Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
April 24, 2024 Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. Read More