November 07, 2022 AFSCME members: Be sure to vote if you haven’t already Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day. Be sure to vote. Here’s a great resource from your union. Read More
November 07, 2022 AFSCME members in the Miami area honored in Hometown Heroes Parade AFSCME members who work for a health care system in the Miami region were honored with a parade by Miami-Dade County for their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
November 04, 2022 Workers at Tacoma, Chicago museums highlight growing organizing momentum The Field Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum provide the latest examples of the organizing momentum in the cultural sector. Read More
November 03, 2022 AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program AFSCME supports a bill in Congress that would expand and improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
November 03, 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
November 01, 2022 AFSCME Local 328 settles historic contract with OHSU After months of negotiations and a strike vote, AFSCME members at long last got a contract they could approve from Oregon’s public medical university. Read More
October 31, 2022 For this Never Quit winner, New York airport firehouse is like a second home Oscar Cerda, a New York airport firefighter and member of CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 28, 2022 In final push before election, AFSCME retirees send postcards telling voters to choose two more years of progress Find out why AFSCME Retirees are fired up to get out the vote. Read More
October 27, 2022 New Jersey state employees sue governor for discrimination AFSCME New Jersey members are suing Gov. Phil Murphy, alleging pay inequities for women and minority workers employed by the state. Read More
Union 411: Voting Elissa McBride explains the impact of voting, what’s at stake in our elections, and how union members can participate in our democracy. Read More
October 25, 2022 AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace AFSCME supports a proposal that would require the federal government to find ways to address workplace mental health issues. Read More
October 26, 2022 AFSCME Florida’s newest members work for the tiny Town of Surfside Workers at the Town of Surfside, Florida, built power and ratified their first contract. Read More
October 24, 2022 Former AFSCME Union Scholar makes the fight of workers the centerpiece of his writing career Learn how a former AFSCME Union Scholar used his internship to ignite a career as a journalist. Read More
October 21, 2022 Thirteen AFSCME members among Union Plus Labor Day winners, including grand prize winner Thirteen AFSCME members walked away from Labor Day’s ‘Unions Power America’ contest and sweepstakes winners. Read More
October 20, 2022 The Million-Dollar Union Difference Discover why it pays – upwards of $1 million – to belong to a union. Read More
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