July 08, 2024 Anne Arundel County public library workers file union petition for official recognition Workers at a third Maryland library system unionize through AFSCME. Read More
July 03, 2024 AFSCME supports new Biden administration heat standard for workers AFSCME supports a new heat standard proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor that aims to protect workers exposed to extreme heat.070324- Read More
July 02, 2024 Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 01, 2024 Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut AFSCME is fighting right-wing attacks on vulnerable Americans. Read More
June 28, 2024 In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. Read More
June 27, 2024 AFSCME member testifies about the devastating impact of Social Security cuts Social Security benefit cuts spurred by two outdated legal provisions are unfairly hurting some AFSCME members. Read More
June 26, 2024 AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. Read More
June 25, 2024 HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. Read More
June 24, 2024 AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. Read More
June 21, 2024 CSEA social services worker dies after assault AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
June 20, 2024 Thousands of additional Nevada state employees file for AFSCME union election Thousands more Nevada state employees are seeking an AFSCME union election. Read More
June 18, 2024 AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress. Read More
June 17, 2024 AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job Rest in power, Agent Davis Martinez Read More
June 14, 2024 Sheriff’s deputy rides out tornado in vehicle after saving lives of others An Iowa sheriff’s deputy had to ride out a tornado after saving people from it. Read More
June 13, 2024 New contract for Miami solid waste workers highlights the union difference A new contract for solid waste workers in Miami underscores the union difference. Read More
June 12, 2024 Philadelphia Museum of Art Union wins settlement in fight over longevity pay Philadelphia Museum of Art workers will finally get longevity pay promised in their contract. Read More
June 11, 2024 AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. Read More
June 10, 2024 Police departments can attract new officers thanks to AFSCME-backed Recruit and Retain Act A new federal law will help police hire more people. Read More
June 07, 2024 Louisiana AFSCME members defeat anti-worker bills by standing together Solidarity wins the day as Louisiana members unite to defeat anti-worker bills. Read More
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