June 02, 2021 Other duties as assigned: Duckling rescue at the Boston esplanade Rescuing ducklings was a snap for Council 93’s T. J. Ruddock and his “quack” team of fellow AFSCME members. Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. Read More
May 28, 2021 The union difference shines through in New Jersey behavioral health contract Nearly 250 behavioral health workers in New Jersey have a good reason to celebrate – they secured a strong new contract Read More
May 27, 2021 During pandemic, school nurse aide did ‘whatever was necessary’ to protect students, staff Kelly Landon is a licensed practical nurse aide in New York whose dedication to her students made her a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
May 26, 2021 After braving the pandemic, Miami-Dade school employees brace for the fall Miami-Dade schools Local 1184 President Phyllis Leflore reflects on the pandemic and plans for the future. Read More
May 25, 2021 Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’ A Connecticut member explains why he decided to step up his involvement in his union. Read More
May 21, 2021 Union Difference: Nebraska’s Michael Henry on why he’s a union member A Nebraska member explains why he joined a union and why you should, too. Read More
May 20, 2021 Americans want unions, and they want them now New survey findings on public sentiments toward labor unions suggest Americans are waking up to the union difference. Read More
May 19, 2021 Labor secretary visits with Sanitation Strike participants Watch the highlights video of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s visit to AFSCME Local 1733 in Memphis, Tennessee. Read More
May 19, 2021 Cultural Workers United Welcome to Cultural Workers United, our union’s campaign to ensure that workers at cultural institutions nationwide have a voice on the job. Read More
May 18, 2021 Nevada state workers build power by ratifying historic first contract Thousands of state workers in Nevada will have a contract for the first time ever – thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
May 18, 2021 S-T McBride honors museum workers Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride spoke to some AFSCME cultural workers to mark International Museum Day. Read More
May 17, 2021 We thank our EMS workers during National EMS Week During National EMS Week, we honor brave front-line EMS workers for the sacrifices they make every day – especially during this pandemic. Read More
May 17, 2021 Never Quit winner is Jamestown, N.Y., city worker who saved two from house fire Joe Pollaro, an equipment operator for the City of Jamestown, N.Y., won AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award for saving two people in a burning building. Read More
May 14, 2021 Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill A bill that passed the house today would ban workplace discrimination against pregnant employees and job applicants. Read More
May 13, 2021 Promoting solidarity during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month AFSCME welcomed the National Employment Law Project’s Han Lu for a discussion of Asian American solidarity during Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME helps defeat anti-union bills in Florida AFSCME members in Florida successfully organized this legislative session to defeat anti-union and anti-pension bills. Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. Read More
May 11, 2021 S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. Read More
May 11, 2021 Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed Thanks to AFSCME members, Maryland workers – especially those working in colleges and universities – saw major gains in this year’s legislative session. Read More
May 10, 2021 We honor law enforcement during National Police Week We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. Read More
May 07, 2021 April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. Read More
May 07, 2021 OCSEA’s new contract is a huge victory for front-line workers, communities they serve It’s taken months, but Ohio state workers who are part of OCSEA finally have a new contract. Read More
May 06, 2021 Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
May 06, 2021 Workers at Illinois hospital win their union The state of Illinois has certified a staff union at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The workers won despite management’s two-year anti-union campaign. Read More
May 05, 2021 ‘When we talk about money being released to schools, how do we ensure that truly helps students?’ American Rescue Plan funding should benefit students and paraprofessionals in District of Columbia Public Schools, member says. Read More
May 04, 2021 The Walters Art Museum workers in Baltimore plan to form a union Workers at a famed Baltimore museum plan to form a union through AFSCME to gain a valuable voice on the job. Read More
May 03, 2021 We thank corrections workers for their sacrifices, selfless duty during pandemic For the sacrifices they’ve made during the pandemic, corrections staff deserve our deepest gratitude. Read More
April 30, 2021 Adams County workers ratchet up pressure to secure first contract Workers in Adams County, Colo., are tired of waiting for their employer to finish negotiating their contract. They are taking action to get the county to finish its part. Read More
April 29, 2021 Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” Read More