March 30, 2022 AFSCME Florida Local 1363 health care workers win pay increases Learn how the health care heroes of Florida’s AFSCME Local 1363 used their collective bargaining agreement to win better pay and better working conditions. Read More
March 29, 2022 AFSCME New Mexico members ratify historic contract Council 18 New Mexico members ratified a new contract and won their biggest wage increases in state history. Read More
March 28, 2022 Michigan school custodian found a way to make a difference for special education students Don Icenogle, a school custodian in Wyandotte, Mich., and member of AFSCME Local 1055 (Council 25) is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
March 25, 2022 ARP funds are an opportunity to build up communities by investing in public service workers As state and local governments are flush with cash from the American Rescue Plan, they would do well to invest in their public workforce. Read More
March 24, 2022 New legislation seeks to close the mental health coverage gap Thanks to a new bill, some public service workers may soon receive the mental health coverage their insurers have denied. Read More
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March 23, 2022 On the 12th anniversary of the ACA, taking stock of its immense benefits AFSCME members helped make the Affordable Care Act a reality, 12 years ago today. Read More
March 22, 2022 Workers at Ohio State’s Wexner Center for the Arts seek representation through AFSCME Council 8 Staff at Ohio State University’s Wexner Center for the Arts have voted to become part of AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United. Read More
March 21, 2022 Member Activism Wins in Florida Legislative Session The activism of AFSCME Florida Council 79 members led to big wins during Florida’s legislative session. Read More
March 17, 2022 Nevada AFSCME members secure pay raise for state workers State workers in Nevada won much-needed pay raises, thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
March 17, 2022 A probation officer puts juveniles on ‘the right path,’ even as he faces a detour Stacy Ford, a Los Angeles County juvenile probation officer, has made a career out of helping kids. Read More
March 16, 2022 For union members, the ‘state of the union’ is strong In a virtual event, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the state of unions. Read More
March 15, 2022 AFSCME Local 1624 member Greg Casar wins primary AFSCME Local 1624 member Greg Casar won his primary for Texas’ 35th Congressional District. Read More
March 14, 2022 Ohio job and family services specialist is all about her community Sheila Back, a Montgomery County, Ohio, Job and Family Services specialist who was elected trustee of Jefferson Township, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
March 10, 2022 AFSCME stands with Ukraine AFSCME stands with Ukraine in their fight to protect their country from Russia’s invasion. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More