February 12, 2021 There’s new HOPE for a new agreement with the City of Houston HOPE members have kicked off a collaborative process to set priorities and negotiate a new agreement with the City of Houston later this year. Read More
February 11, 2021 For Florida member, a legislative fight is about more than just the bill Florida member Tallulah Thomas, who has sacrificed much to serve her community, continues to fight thanks to the power she gains from her union. Read More
February 10, 2021 A victory for respiratory therapists, others at UCI Through their union, California member Jenny Suarez and her co-workers demanded – and won – bonus pay that nurses at her hospital got. Read More
February 09, 2021 Alaska court halts governor’s bid to hurt public service workers Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s attempt to defang public service unions was resoundingly rejected by a state judge. Read More
February 08, 2021 AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines. Read More
February 05, 2021 Wealthy special interests shift anti-worker attacks from D.C. to state capitals Anti-labor forces are shifting their attention to state legislatures now that we have a pro-worker White House and Congress. Read More
February 04, 2021 Connecticut AFSCME members use collective action to get vaccines to state prisons When the State of Connecticut failed to come up with a vaccination plan for prison staff, AFSCME correction officers joined hands and took action – and reaped success. Read More
February 03, 2021 U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines The U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to robustly fund the front lines. Read More
February 02, 2021 Biden executive order against federal use of private prisons is a step in the right direction President Joe Biden’s executive order asking the Justice Department to stop renewing its contracts with private prison companies is the right thing to do. Read More
February 02, 2021 Saunders says latest GOP stimulus proposal ‘falls spectacularly short’ A new GOP COVID-19 stimulus proposal “falls spectacularly short,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Read More
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