Blog Archive | Page 32 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 11, 2022

All together again, AFSCME Retirees are charged up

AFSCME Retirees gathered for their 42nd Annual Retiree Council Meeting in Philadelphia.

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.

July 10, 2022

Jerry McEntee: 1935-2022

Legendary labor leader and former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee died Sunday.

July 05, 2022

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program wipes out Ohio member’s $40,000 debt

Ohio Council 8 member Aaron Crane got $40,000 in student loans wiped out thanks to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

June 28, 2022

Academy Museum workers seek management’s voluntary recognition for their union

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures staff have a simple request for their employer – recognize our union voluntarily.

June 27, 2022

Already a seasoned fighter for workers, McEntee scholarship winner is just getting started

Congratulations are in order for our 2022 Gerald McEntee scholarship winner, WFSE’s Caiti Hall.

June 24, 2022

Overturning Roe v. Wade strips away ‘a foundational freedom.’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is “an attack on individual humanity, autonomy and personal liberty.”

June 23, 2022

Saunders, labor leaders and lawmakers push Biden for student debt relief

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called on President Joe Biden to “go big” on student debt relief.

June 22, 2022

Never Quit winner is California social services worker who helped solve a kidnapping

Diana Corral, an employment eligibility specialist with the Orange County, California, Social Services Agency, and president of AFSCME Local 2076 (Council 36), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

June 21, 2022

AFSCME members rally at Ohio Capitol demanding recognition for COVID-19 work

AFSCME members are making their voices heard as they demand respect and emergency pay from Ohio lawmakers for their work throughout the pandemic.

June 17, 2022

New Jersey behavioral health workers employed by SERV Centers may strike

AFSCME New Jersey members who work for SERV Centers may be striking soon in pursuit of a fair contract.

June 16, 2022

AFSCME’s advocacy ensures Minnesota Frontline Pay program off to a great start

AFSCME members in Minnesota pushed hard for the Frontline Worker Pay program – and it’s off to a tremendous start already.

June 15, 2022

National labor leaders join Philadelphia Museum of Art workers at rally for fair contract

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers were joined by national and local labor leaders in a rally outside the museum to demand a fair contract.

June 14, 2022

More than 9 million public service workers eligible for federal student debt forgiveness

A new analysis shows that more than 9 million public service workers could receive student debt relief.

June 13, 2022

A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory to draw public attention to the problem of burnout among health care workers.

June 09, 2022

27 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2022 Union Plus scholarships

Read about this year’s Union Plus scholarship winners.

June 08, 2022

Workers for Kansas City, MO, secure raises in bid to prevent brain drain

By standing together, employees of Kansas City, Missouri, won raises and longevity bonuses in their new contract.

June 06, 2022

In Public Service Spotlight, FL member talks about caring for mental health patients

A Public Service Spotlight segment in May featured an AFSCME Florida behavioral health worker.

June 03, 2022

Colorado collective bargaining law is latest evidence of surging union momentum

Union momentum is undeniably on the upsurge. Just look at public sector bargaining victories in Colorado, California, Virginia and Nevada in just the past four years.

June 02, 2022

Workers at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library seek union recognition

AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign marches on. This time, workers at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore are forming a union through CWU.

AFSCME Blog Archive: Page 32

Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract

We celebrate the successful Philadelphia Convention.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention

AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights

AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers

Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement

A paraprofessional in a Washington, D.C., school wins Never Quit Service Award

‘Our stories are powerful tools’: Secretary-Treasurer McBride delivers convention keynote

Stacey Abrams has an inspiring message for AFSCME Convention attendees

Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table

All together again, AFSCME Retirees are charged up

In a moving tribute, Jerry McEntee is hailed for making AFSCME a powerhouse union

Jerry McEntee: 1935-2022

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program wipes out Ohio member’s $40,000 debt

Academy Museum workers seek management’s voluntary recognition for their union

Already a seasoned fighter for workers, McEntee scholarship winner is just getting started

Overturning Roe v. Wade strips away ‘a foundational freedom.’

Saunders, labor leaders and lawmakers push Biden for student debt relief

Never Quit winner is California social services worker who helped solve a kidnapping

AFSCME members rally at Ohio Capitol demanding recognition for COVID-19 work

New Jersey behavioral health workers employed by SERV Centers may strike

AFSCME’s advocacy ensures Minnesota Frontline Pay program off to a great start

National labor leaders join Philadelphia Museum of Art workers at rally for fair contract

More than 9 million public service workers eligible for federal student debt forgiveness

A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide

27 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2022 Union Plus scholarships

Workers for Kansas City, MO, secure raises in bid to prevent brain drain

In Public Service Spotlight, FL member talks about caring for mental health patients

Colorado collective bargaining law is latest evidence of surging union momentum

Workers at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library seek union recognition