February 28, 2024 AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
February 27, 2024 Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world Read More
February 26, 2024 In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. Read More
February 23, 2024 Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. Read More
February 22, 2024 HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. Read More
February 21, 2024 Workers at Howard County Library System win union election Workers at a Maryland public library system are now AFSCME members. Read More
February 20, 2024 AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
February 16, 2024 To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers. Read More
February 15, 2024 AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More
February 13, 2024 Lovin’ union life of Valentine’s Day Savor the sweetness of solidarity on Valentine’s Day. Read More
February 12, 2024 In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Read More
February 09, 2024 Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff A new congressional measure would recognize the critical role paraprofessionals and support staff play in our schools. Read More
February 08, 2024 AFSCME president, Council 8 member praise Biden investment in Canton, Ohio, water plant AFSCME President Lee Saunders and an Ohio member praise President Joe Biden’s investment in Canton water plant. Read More
February 07, 2024 NYC 911 operators secure victory on flexible work schedules New York City’s 911 operators negotiate flexible schedules, pay raises through their union, AFSCME’s DC37. Read More
February 06, 2024 Cultural workers find a voice on the job through AFSCME Cultural workers are organizing more and more through AFSCME. Read More
February 02, 2024 First union contract represents a huge victory to workers at Columbus Museum of Art The ratification of their first union contract represents a huge victory for workers at the Columbus Museum of Art, who are members of AFSCME Ohio Council 8. Read More
January 30, 2024 AFSCME supports bill that would raise federal employee pay AFSCME supports a bill that would give federal employees a 7.4% pay increase in 2025. Read More
January 29, 2024 AFSCME’s ‘I AM Story’ podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award Vote for the I AM Story podcast to receive an NAACP Image Awards. Read More
January 26, 2024 Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb Amy Coonce is a horticulture instructor at the minimum-security Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois. Read More
January 25, 2024 Biden continues student debt fight for public service workers President Joe Biden provides more student debt relief. Read More
January 24, 2024 Workers at the Denver Art Museum seek union election Denver Art Museum workers have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. Read More
January 23, 2024 Union membership numbers show momentum remains strong despite staffing shortages Despite soaring union momentum and worker activism, the union membership rate slipped slightly last year, federal data show. Read More
January 22, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ends Alaska governor’s political attacks against AFSCME members By refusing to take up an appeal by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to public service workers in the state. Read More
January 18, 2024 Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract A contract at last for workers at a famed Massachusetts psychiatric hospital. Read More
January 16, 2024 Salem Hospital doctors to form a union through Council 93 To improve patient care, doctors at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts are forming a union. Read More
January 12, 2024 Maryland AFSCME member urges swift congressional action on federal budget Jenny Reese, a Maryland nurse and president of AFSCME Local 539 (Council 3), wants Congress to quickly pass a federal budget and not cut services. Read More
January 11, 2024 Workers at Denver Art Museum announce union campaign Workers are forming a union at the Denver Art Museum. Read More
January 10, 2024 Public sector job growth is increasing, but many vacancies still remain It’s important to keep investing in public services, even though the sector is growing. Read More
January 09, 2024 Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
January 08, 2024 With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers With 27 years’ experience under her belt, psychiatric hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn helps new employees learn the ropes. Read More