August 19, 2022 Blitz held to keep AFSCME’s voice strong in local worker advocacy in San Antonio A summer AFSCME blitz to strengthen worker voices in San Antonio netted dozens of new members for Local 2021. Read More
August 18, 2022 New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health Two new public-safety laws – that have strong AFSCME support – will keep our communities safer and benefit first responders and their families. Read More
August 16, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes many AFSCME priorities and represents a historic achievement for working families. Read More
August 15, 2022 With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House All eyes are now on the White House, where the president will sign the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days. Read More
August 08, 2022 Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes AFSCME supports the Billionaire Minimum Tax Act, which would level the playing field when it comes to the rich paying their fair share of taxes. Read More
August 05, 2022 Southern California health care workers form a union through AFSCME More than 400 Southern California health care workers are gaining a voice on the job through UNAC/UHCP, an AFSCME affiliate. Read More
August 04, 2022 Extreme heat creates hazardous work conditions for Texas corrections staff An AFSCME affiliate tells a Texas legislative committee that the lack of air-conditioning in Texas prisons is dangerous for corrections staff and incarcerated people. Read More
Union 411: It’s all about the NEO This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized. Read More
August 02, 2022 Sequoia hospital workers come away from strike victorious Members of Local 829 who work at Sequoia Hospital in California have ratified a new four-year contract. Read More
July 29, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘an economic game changer’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “an economic game changer.” Read More
July 28, 2022 In Public Service Spotlight, Pennsylvania member describes what motivates AFSCME members Jamar Johnson from Pennsylvania shares how AFSCME members serve their communities in our latest Public Service Spotlight. Read More
July 27, 2022 In historic election, Arlington County, Virginia, workers choose AFSCME Arlington County, Virginia, service, labor and trades workers voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME Council 20. Read More
July 26, 2022 Burlington workers fight for – and win – expansive paid leave AFSCME members in Burlington, Vermont, won a paid leave provision in their new contract. Read More
July 25, 2022 Never Quit winner is office assistant who helps keep Hawaii school ‘community oriented’ Suzy Aguirre, an office assistant at Haiku Elementary School in Haiku, Hawaii, and member of AFSCME Local 152, is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 22, 2022 Baltimore Museum of Art workers win historic union election AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign chalks up another victory. Workers at the Baltimore Museum of Art have overwhelmingly voted to form a union. Read More
July 20, 2022 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures recognizes workers’ union Workers at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures won union recognition last week. Read More
July 19, 2022 Suicide prevention helpline has a new, shorter number – 988 The new 988 hotline will make it easier for people to connect with help when they’re having suicidal thoughts or experiencing other mental health distress Read More
July 18, 2022 Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract Workers at northern California’s Sequoia Hospital, who are members of AFSCME Council 57, went on strike today seeking a fair contract. Read More
July 15, 2022 We celebrate the successful Philadelphia Convention. After a successful Convention in Philadelphia, we look forward to meeting in Chicago in two years. Read More
July 14, 2022 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention Labor Secretary Marty Walsh lauds AFSCME for fighting fiercely for working people in Convention speech. Read More
July 14, 2022 AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights Civil rights icon John Lewis’ advice to “make good trouble” applies in today’s fight for voting rights. Read More
July 13, 2022 AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers AFSCME brought Convention power to a rally for Philadelphia Museum of Art workers. Read More
July 13, 2022 Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement The AFL-CIO president, who spoke at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, sketched the way forward for the labor movement. Read More
July 13, 2022 A paraprofessional in a Washington, D.C., school wins Never Quit Service Award Meet the winner of the 2022 AFSCME Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 12, 2022 ‘Our stories are powerful tools’: Secretary-Treasurer McBride delivers convention keynote In her keynote address at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride encouraged delegates to share their stories to make our union stronger. Read More
July 12, 2022 Stacey Abrams has an inspiring message for AFSCME Convention attendees Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams inspires AFSCME Convention attendees and urges them to vote. Read More
July 11, 2022 Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention. Read More
July 11, 2022 All together again, AFSCME Retirees are charged up AFSCME Retirees gathered for their 42nd Annual Retiree Council Meeting in Philadelphia. Read More
July 11, 2022 In a moving tribute, Jerry McEntee is hailed for making AFSCME a powerhouse union Former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee was honored in a moving tribute on Monday. Read More
July 10, 2022 Jerry McEntee: 1935-2022 Legendary labor leader and former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee died Sunday. Read More