Blog Archive | Page 35 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

March 11, 2022

The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’

Read President Lee Saunders’ column marking the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan.

March 10, 2022

In video, AFSCME president lauds American Rescue Plan, but says more needs to be done

In the latest On the Record video, AFSCME President Lee Saunders praises the American Rescue Plan but points out that its full impact has yet to be felt.

March 10, 2022

AFSCME stands with Ukraine

AFSCME stands with Ukraine in their fight to protect their country from Russia’s invasion.

March 09, 2022

AFSCME child care provider urges federal action on behalf of working families

AFSCME family child care provider Miren Algorri spoke up once again on behalf of child care workers and working families to demand action from the federal government.

March 08, 2022

AFSCME’s Saunders marches with Vice President Harris for voting rights

On the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, AFSCME’s Lee Saunders renewed his call for voting rights protections.

March 07, 2022

Workers in the U.S. are waking up to the union difference. Now we know how many.

In 2021, workers in the United States stood together and raised their voices. How many? We now know, thanks to a database put together by researchers at Cornell University.

March 04, 2022

Union difference: Raises, bonuses for 2,300 workers in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County, Minnesota, workers secure strong contract after AFSCME members put up a tough fight.

March 03, 2022

AFSCME members protect collective bargaining in Virginia

Virginia’s collective bargaining law is safe after a flurry of anti-worker bills were defeated in the Senate.

March 02, 2022

Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities

In his first State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden showed once again that he stands with working families.

March 01, 2022

Another behavioral health victory as crisis-line workers join Oregon AFSCME

Staff at a Portland crisis intervention center are the latest behavioral health workers to seek to affiliate with Oregon AFSCME.

February 28, 2022

Rhode Island animal control officer cringes at how the movies portray her profession

Tara Sekator, an animal control officer for South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and member of AFSCME Local 1612 (Council 94), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

February 25, 2022

Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a historic choice for the Supreme Court, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says.

February 24, 2022

AFSCME members are fighting to preserve COVID safety standards

Undeterred by a setback, AFSCME members are continuing their fight to preserve COVID safety standards in Virginia.

February 23, 2022

AFSCME President Saunders: A thriving Black community relies on strong labor unions

AFSCME President Lee Saunders, in a new video, explains the connection between Black prosperity and labor unions.

February 23, 2022

Bryant University facilities employees vote to affiliate with Rhode Island Council 94

Workers at a Rhode Island university have decided to affiliate with AFSCME instead of staying with their previous union.

February 17, 2022

Workers at MO library system seek voluntary recognition of their new union

Workers at a library system in Missouri are asking management to recognize their union.

February 16, 2022

Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

A California child care provider explains why the U.S. Senate should pass legislation that includes funding for child care and pre-K.

February 14, 2022

Chocolatier makes a sweet treat out of solidarity

Discover why this Vermont-based chocolate company decided to join AFSCME.

February 11, 2022

Big pay hikes for corrections workers in a TN county will close longstanding wage gap

Long-overdue raises will close a yawning pay gap for corrections workers in Shelby County, Tennessee.

February 10, 2022

The pay gap between Missouri and Illinois state workers underscores the union difference

Some Missourians choose to work for the state of Illinois rather than their own state because of better pay secured through a strong union contract.

February 09, 2022

White House seeks to empower workers, establish federal government as model employer

The Biden-Harris administration has released a report with dozens of recommendations for empowering workers across the country.

February 08, 2022

FAMU workers call attention to poverty-level wages

Workers at Florida A&M University are tired of getting paid poverty wages, and they’re seeking fairer compensation.

February 08, 2022

Anti-worker bills killed by Virginia state Senate, thanks to AFSCME Virginia members

Two anti-worker bills were stopped in the Virginia state Senate thanks to the hard work of members of AFSCME Virginia and other labor unions.

February 07, 2022

Almost $200,000 in student loan debt forgiven for DC 37 member thanks to PSLF waiver

New York member Laura Morand says the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has been a savior.

February 04, 2022

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which would eventually lower drug prices for all Americans, not just retirees.

February 03, 2022

COVID-19 bonuses secured for thousands of commonwealth workers in Massachusetts

More than 6,500 AFSCME Council 93 members received the hazard pay for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 02, 2022

Minnesota Historical Society workers win their union despite daunting odds

After a hard-fought campaign, workers at the Minnesota Historical Society have formed a union and are working on their first contract.

February 01, 2022

This Black History Month, let’s recommit to fighting for civil, worker, voting rights

Let’s recommit to the struggle for civil, worker and voting rights during this Black History Month.

January 31, 2022

More union members should run for public office. How about you?

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride urges more AFSCME members to run for elective office.

January 28, 2022

Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United

Workers at museums, zoos and similar institutions are turning to AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign to build power.

AFSCME Blog Archive: Page 35

The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’

In video, AFSCME president lauds American Rescue Plan, but says more needs to be done

AFSCME stands with Ukraine

AFSCME child care provider urges federal action on behalf of working families

AFSCME’s Saunders marches with Vice President Harris for voting rights

Workers in the U.S. are waking up to the union difference. Now we know how many.

Union difference: Raises, bonuses for 2,300 workers in Ramsey County, Minnesota

AFSCME members protect collective bargaining in Virginia

Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities

Another behavioral health victory as crisis-line workers join Oregon AFSCME

Rhode Island animal control officer cringes at how the movies portray her profession

Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

AFSCME members are fighting to preserve COVID safety standards

AFSCME President Saunders: A thriving Black community relies on strong labor unions

Bryant University facilities employees vote to affiliate with Rhode Island Council 94

Workers at MO library system seek voluntary recognition of their new union

Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

Chocolatier makes a sweet treat out of solidarity

Big pay hikes for corrections workers in a TN county will close longstanding wage gap

The pay gap between Missouri and Illinois state workers underscores the union difference

White House seeks to empower workers, establish federal government as model employer

FAMU workers call attention to poverty-level wages

Anti-worker bills killed by Virginia state Senate, thanks to AFSCME Virginia members

Almost $200,000 in student loan debt forgiven for DC 37 member thanks to PSLF waiver

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

COVID-19 bonuses secured for thousands of commonwealth workers in Massachusetts

Minnesota Historical Society workers win their union despite daunting odds

This Black History Month, let’s recommit to fighting for civil, worker, voting rights

More union members should run for public office. How about you?

Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United