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. Read More
June 01, 2022 Staff at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announce they’re forming a union Workers at a Los Angeles museum for movies are seeking a voice on the job. So they are forming a union. Read More
May 31, 2022 Colorado collective bargaining bill signed into law Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a historic bill that would extend collective bargaining rights to 36,000 county workers in the state. Read More
May 27, 2022 AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. Read More
May 26, 2022 Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. Read More
May 26, 2022 ‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. Read More
May 25, 2022 Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. Read More
May 24, 2022 AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
May 23, 2022 Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage AFSCME is pushing Congress to act now to end a nationwide infant formula shortage. Read More
May 20, 2022 Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art Two years after forming their union, workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles have ratified their first contract. Read More
May 19, 2022 Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
May 18, 2022 AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union AFSCME members in San Antonio took action to ensure all city employees receive one-time bonuses of $1,000 from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds. Read More
May 17, 2022 Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month. Read More
May 16, 2022 During EMS Week, we honor those who are the ‘epitome of the essential worker’ During EMS Week, AFSCME honors workers whose job it is to be on the front lines day in and day out. Read More
May 16, 2022 A Law Enforcement Week tribute from AFSCME We pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement this week. Read More
May 13, 2022 Colorado legislature passes historic collective bargaining bill Colorado lawmakers have passed landmark legislation to give more than 36,000 county workers the right to collectively bargain. Read More
May 12, 2022 American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract American Red Cross workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying for a fair contract in cities across the country this week. Read More
May 11, 2022 In Public Service Spotlight feature, WI member describes career rooted in dignity Find out how Evelyn Mikul serves her Wisconsin community in this Public Service Spotlight. Read More
May 10, 2022 ISU employees ratify contract raising wages Support workers at Illinois State University have reason to be happy. They stood strong and won a robust new contract. Read More
May 09, 2022 We honor nurses for their round-the-clock dedication to keeping us safe During National Nurses Week, we honor the essential work they do on the front lines of public health battles. Read More
May 06, 2022 This Mother’s Day, let’s honor caregiving moms by seeking change Recommit to easing the burden on caregivers and mothers everywhere. Read More
May 06, 2022 Let’s honor child care workers on this National Provider Appreciation Day – and every day. On this National Provider Appreciation Day, let’s honor child care workers for the essential work they do in our society. Read More
May 05, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award. Read More
May 04, 2022 AFSCME announces Family Scholarship winners Here are the 12 winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship for 2022. Read More
May 03, 2022 Victory for corrections officers in Maine In Maine, corrections officers win a victory with the passage of “The Heart Bill.” Read More
May 02, 2022 Let’s recognize public service workers with words and action: President Saunders This Public Service Recognition Week, let’s commemorate public service workers with not just words but also action. Read More
May 01, 2022 During Corrections Week, we recognize COs and other staff for their service We honor AFSCME members who work in corrections during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Read More
April 29, 2022 Workers at Massachusetts hospital vote to unionize despite management’s fierce opposition Two groups of workers at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts have voted to join Council 93. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
April 27, 2022 Then and now, unions continue to make a difference More and more people across our country are discovering all that the union difference has to offer. Read More