October 18, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art workers win major victories in contract, end historic strike AFSCME members at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ratified their first contract, ending their three-week long strike. Read More
October 17, 2022 A son of Queens, New York, teaches his community about the natural world Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, DC 37’s Harry Aguilar, teaches the Queens community he grew up in about the natural world. Read More
October 14, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers win a fair deal, ‘showed us all how it’s done’ After nearly three weeks on strike, Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) workers have finally reached a fair deal. Read More
October 14, 2022 Education support staff in Prince George’s County, MD win new contract, bringing wage increases, bonuses and more. Educational support staff in Prince George’s County, Maryland, won a historic new contract Read More
October 13, 2022 New Jersey behavioral health workers ratify first contract with SERV after years of standing united SERV behavioral health workers in New Jersey ratified their first contract. Read More
October 12, 2022 University System of Maryland workers demand that USM come to the negotiating table Council 3 workers for the University System of Maryland are calling on their employer to come to the negotiating table. Read More
October 11, 2022 At OSHA summit, Maryland member describes workplace violence AFSCME members from Maryland participated in OSHA’s first-ever summit to gather worker input on workplace violence issues. Read More
October 11, 2022 Academy Foundation staff form union with AFSCME Council 36 Workers at the Academy Foundation, the preservation arm of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, have formed a union, AFWU, with AFSCME Council 36. Read More
October 07, 2022 FDNY EMS Lt. Russo Brutally Killed Outside Queens Stationhouse AFSCME mourns the death of New York Fire Department EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was murdered while on duty last week. Read More
October 07, 2022 AFSCME supports House-approved policing package that would make our communities safer AFSCME supports three public safety bills that were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and would make our communities safer. Read More
October 07, 2022 Austin AFSCME members secure $20 minimum wage for city and county workers A $20 minimum wage victory in Austin underscores the importance of joining AFSCME. Read More
October 06, 2022 AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years. If you have a story of how things are getting better for you – in your workplace or even in your home – we’d like to hear it. Read More
October 06, 2022 A Maryland artist spotlighted AFSCME members’ dedication and strength. Observing the strength and poise of AFSCME Local 3399 (Council 67) sanitation workers one early February morning inspired Maryland artist Renee Lachman to render their images in moving paintings and sketches. Read More
October 04, 2022 Introducing AFSCME’s Congressional Scorecard AFSCME’s Congressional Scorecard offers voters a look into where your lawmakers stand on the issues that are important to working families. Read More
October 04, 2022 California Rep. Norma Torres joined AFSCME this week in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. California Rep. Norma Torres joined AFSCME this week in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Read More
October 03, 2022 Report: Georgia must allow public service workers to unionize to lift up the vulnerable Georgia should expand collective bargaining rights for public service workers, a report says. Read More
September 30, 2022 Some workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME Labor and trades workers for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME. Read More
September 29, 2022 ‘I’m here for the people’: City of Miami administrative assistant is Never Quit winner Ray Custodio, a member of Local 1907 (AFSCME Florida), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 28, 2022 Thousands of Sharp HealthCare RNs in California ratify historic contract In California, thousands of nurses who work for Sharp HealthCare are celebrating a fair and hard-fought contract. Read More
September 27, 2022 St. Louis city and county employees fight for – and win – paid family and medical leave Member of AFSCM Local 410 (Council 61) were key in ensuring workers for the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, get paid FMLA leave. Read More
September 27, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art went on strike starting Monday seeking better wages and benefits from management. Read More
September 23, 2022 Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA AFSCME members joined President Joe Biden for a speech at the National Education Association in Washington. Read More
September 22, 2022 Workers union sues Walters Art Museum for violating the Maryland Public Information Act Walters Workers United members filed a lawsuit against their employer, seeking information about the museum’s efforts to prevent them from unionizing. Read More
September 21, 2022 AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness Read More
September 20, 2022 On National Voter Registration Day, let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box Today is National Voter Registration Day. Let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box by registering to vote. Read More
September 19, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art workers hold one-day strike as warning to management Philadelphia Museum of Art workers held a one-day strike Friday to put management on notice that they’re tired of not having a fair contract. Read More
September 19, 2022 Red Cross workers win 9% pay increase, retain strong health benefits in historic contract New Red Cross contract provides long-overdue raises and workplace safety improvements for front-line heroes. Read More
September 16, 2022 Columbus Museum of Art employees seek voluntary recognition from museum trustees Workers at the Columbus Museum of Art have a simple request for management – recognize our union. Read More
September 15, 2022 Washington state interpreters choose to form a union through AFSCME Language interpreters in Washington state chose to form a union through AFSCME – rejecting the Freedom Foundation’s attempt to block it. Read More
September 14, 2022 AFSCME members share stories of progress over the last two years AFSCME members from across the country joined President Lee Saunders in a tele-town hall to highlight major legislative victories over the past two years. Read More