January 28, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act key to fixing a ‘profound economic injustice’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the Paycheck Fairness Act a key to “fixing a profound economic injustice.” Read More
February 01, 2021 In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations AFSCME members recorded public service announcements to encourage New Mexicans to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. To their surprise, those videos have gone viral. Read More
January 27, 2021 In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to move forward a working people's agenda, showing the kind of bold leadership our country needs. Read More
January 26, 2021 AFSCME members help usher in tough COVID safety standards in Virginia AFSCME Virginia members fought and won to establish permanent COVID-19 safety standards. Read More
January 25, 2021 Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro has his co-workers’ backs Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro, has his co-workers’ backs – even if it means reaching into his own pocket to make sure they are safe. Read More
January 22, 2021 Union members lost fewer jobs during this pandemic. That’s a difference a union makes Union members were more protected from pandemic-related job losses than nonunion workers. That’s a big difference a union makes. Read More
January 22, 2021 Criminal charges in Flint water crisis a first step toward justice The suffering caused by the Flint water crisis cannot be undone, but criminal charges filed against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and members of his administration are a welcome first step toward justice. Read More
January 21, 2021 Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers A labor peace agreement in New Jersey is a hard-fought victory for behavioral health workers throughout the Garden State. Read More
January 21, 2021 An outpouring of support for AFSCME U.S. Capitol workers Messages of support and solidarity have poured in for the AFSCME members who work at the U.S. Capitol. Read More
January 20, 2021 AFSCME optimistic about working people’s agenda under Biden-Harris administration AFSCME welcomes the new, pro-worker Biden-Harris administration and looks forward to a long and productive relationship. Read More
January 19, 2021 Contract negotiations revealed unpaid wages for some Adams County employees While negotiating the first contract, Adams County employees noticed a pay discrepancy – and set it right. Read More
January 19, 2021 Amid COVID-19 surge, MD Gov. Hogan plays politics with state employee contracts Gov. Larry Hogan needs to do right by the state employees who are working hard for their communities every day. They deserve a better contract. Read More
January 15, 2021 AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden plan to aid public services is ‘a massive step forward’ The Biden-Harris team’s proposal to support public services to the tune of $600 billion is a “massive step forward,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
January 15, 2021 Reviving Dr. King’s legacy On what would be Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 92nd birthday, his message of nonviolent dissent resonates more powerfully than ever. Read More
January 14, 2021 As Biden-Harris take over, AFSCME renews calls for federal aid for public services AFSCME is part of a coalition urging the new Congress and administration to provide robust federal assistance to states, cities, towns and schools without delay. Read More
January 13, 2021 Health experts reassure union members that COVID vaccines are safe, effective A roundtable of experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines, their safety and their efficacy with union members. Read More
January 12, 2021 AFSCME nurses shine as their sacrifices for their communities continue in pandemic AFSCME nurses are shining in the spotlight as they continue to make huge sacrifices while serving on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Read More
January 11, 2021 New York child protective services worker was ‘guiding light’ during pandemic CSEA member Valerie Martinez, a social caseworker outside New York City, is a recipient of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her bravery in the face of COVID-19. Read More
January 11, 2021 AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘Impeach this president who daily desecrates American values and lives’ President Donald Trump should resign or be kicked out of office, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
January 08, 2021 AFSCME celebrates Biden’s pick of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for U.S. labor secretary AFSCME applauds President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as our country’s next secretary of labor. Read More
January 08, 2021 AFSCME pushes for investigation following death of overworked Florida member The death of an overworked AFSCME Florida member has sparked a call from her union for a sweeping investigation. Read More
January 07, 2021 Saunders: Wednesday was ‘one of the darkest days in American history’ We denounce the mayhem at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Read More
January 06, 2021 Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’ Two Georgia Senate runoff victories are a “bold mandate for change.” Read More
January 05, 2021 Strong member input drives best contract in years for Nebraska employees Thanks to robust participation by members of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, state employees secured a strong contract that contains long-overdue wage increases. Read More
January 05, 2021 Rest in power, Brother Andrew Washington We mourn the loss of Brother Andrew Washington, executive director of AFSCME District Council 20 – one of many AFSCME members who have succumbed to COVID-19. Read More
December 23, 2020 Library workers in Oak Lawn, Illinois, are newest AFSCME members Nearly 80 workers at Oak Lawn Public Library in Illinois are now part of the AFSCME family. We welcome them. Read More
December 22, 2020 Early coronavirus vaccine recipient feels optimistic about what lies ahead Myo Thant, a front-line worker in Seattle and a member of Council 28, is one of the first AFSCME members to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Read More
December 21, 2020 Saunders blasts COVID relief package as ‘a slap in the face’ to working people AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the COVID relief package “a slap in the face.” Read More
December 16, 2020 Georgia heads back to the polls for Warnock, Ossoff Longtime Atlanta bus driver Quentin Hutchins tells us why it’s so vital to vote for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Georgia runoff elections. Read More
December 15, 2020 New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer The Illinois Department of Corrections is working with AFSCME corrections unions to fight the coronavirus pandemic as one. And the results are promising on many levels. Read More