Blog Archive | Page 48 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

October 01, 2020

California family child care providers sound the alarm on a system in crisis

Providers in California are asking the governor to resolve a growing crisis in the state’s child care system.

September 30, 2020

At first presidential debate, Biden shows why he’s the only choice for working families

Through the noise of the presidential debate one clear signal emerged: Joe Biden is the only choice for working families.

September 29, 2020

Where the presidential candidates stand on economic inequality

This short video examines income inequality and explains why AFSCME members should care about it as we approach Election Day.

September 29, 2020

How you can help Joe Biden beat Donald Trump

The choice for president and vice president cannot be clearer for AFSCME members – Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

September 28, 2020

When a moment of reckoning becomes a moment of opportunity

Never Quit Service Award Winner Carre Adams leads the George Washington Carver Museum through a moment of change.

September 28, 2020

We oppose Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

AFSCME opposes President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, whose record on the bench is one of clear hostility to our union's core values.

September 25, 2020

On the Record: The choice couldn’t be clearer

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have the experience and leadership we need at this challenging moment.

September 25, 2020

AFSCME launches poll worker program during tele-town hall

During a tele-town hall, AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders launched a new poll worker program.

September 24, 2020

In San Antonio, AFSCME members win victory against layoffs

AFSCME members in San Antonio fought to avoid layoffs and furloughs due to the pandemic.

September 23, 2020

Federal coronavirus relief aid to states, cities and towns is best return on investment, CBO says

A new CBO report shows that federal coronavirus relief aid to states, cities and towns represents the best return on investment, since it increases GDP by about 89 cents for every dollar that it adds to the deficit.

September 22, 2020

A president for working families

Hear from Joe Biden why he’s the choice for the steady leadership we need in the White House.

September 21, 2020

Maine’s leaders join AFSCME in demanding urgent federal aid to states, cities and towns

Elected leaders from Maine joined AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders and IVP/Council 93 Exec. Dir. Mark Bernard in calling on Congress for urgent federal aid.

September 21, 2020

The choice for working people is Joe Biden

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the proven fighters for working people we need in the White House.

September 18, 2020

EPI report highlights Trump’s failures on coronavirus and need for state and local aid

A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the Trump administration's failed response to the pandemic and the need for state and local aid.

September 17, 2020

As schools reopen, employees take on more responsibility as they face lack of federal support

As a new school year begins during the pandemic, we also need a new leader in the White House.

September 16, 2020

COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

A new study found that nursing homes that are unionized had fewer COVID-19 deaths.

September 15, 2020

Facing layoffs of 22,000 workers, New York City workers call on the state to take action

DC 37 workers are fighting proposed layoffs stemming from a budget shortfall caused by the pandemic.

September 14, 2020

When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola

Shirley Coody, an assistant warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and president of AFSCME Local 3056 (Council 17), is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award.

September 11, 2020

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

AFSCME President Lee Saunders’ mother, Jackie, traces her family’s legacy of activism and shares why making a voting plan this November is crucial for seniors.

September 10, 2020

Misguided coronavirus ‘relief’ bill fails in the Senate

The Senate rejected a coronavirus “relief” bill that was really about providing cover to vulnerable Republican politicians, not about helping working people.

September 09, 2020

Union values are American values

Union approval has reached a 17-year high.

September 08, 2020

Rochester school employees rally against layoffs among essential workers

The school district cited the financial strain of the pandemic and a lack of federal stimulus funding as the reason for the proposed cuts.

September 06, 2020

This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work

Caregivers do critically important work, but don’t get paid enough or have access to paid leave. Joe Biden will change that.

September 04, 2020

To honor Labor Day, Congress must keep front-line workers on the job

This Labor Day, we honor front-line workers for bravely serving our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate and the White House need to honor their sacrifices, too.

September 03, 2020

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

A new Gallup poll reveals continued public support for labor unions, with nearly two out of three Americans (65%) expressing approval.

September 02, 2020

Big Green Machine launches Virtual Field Offices

AFSCME’s Virtual Field Offices will keep us politically active despite the pandemic.

September 01, 2020

What the doctor ordered: For pandemic relief, one dose of collective bargaining for every worker

A new report by the Economic Policy Institute shows why unionized workers in America have fared better during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 31, 2020

Saunders links labor rights, civil rights at Commitment March

AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at the Commitment March, which took place on the 57th anniversary of 1963’s March on Washington.

August 28, 2020

What’s at stake for women in the elections

Virtual town hall features talks on the 19th Amendment and on the need for women to vote in the next elections.

August 28, 2020

Voters in another state – Ohio – strongly support federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools

Ohio voters of all political stripes overwhelmingly want Congress to provide federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and schools, according to a new poll.

AFSCME Blog Archive: Page 48

California family child care providers sound the alarm on a system in crisis

At first presidential debate, Biden shows why he’s the only choice for working families

Where the presidential candidates stand on economic inequality

How you can help Joe Biden beat Donald Trump

When a moment of reckoning becomes a moment of opportunity

We oppose Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

On the Record: The choice couldn’t be clearer

AFSCME launches poll worker program during tele-town hall

In San Antonio, AFSCME members win victory against layoffs

Federal coronavirus relief aid to states, cities and towns is best return on investment, CBO says

A president for working families

Maine’s leaders join AFSCME in demanding urgent federal aid to states, cities and towns

The choice for working people is Joe Biden

EPI report highlights Trump’s failures on coronavirus and need for state and local aid

As schools reopen, employees take on more responsibility as they face lack of federal support

COVID-19 deaths lower in unionized nursing homes

Facing layoffs of 22,000 workers, New York City workers call on the state to take action

When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola

This November, preserve the legacy of speaking up

Misguided coronavirus ‘relief’ bill fails in the Senate

Union values are American values

Rochester school employees rally against layoffs among essential workers

This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work

To honor Labor Day, Congress must keep front-line workers on the job

Labor unions’ approval is highest in 17 years because unions stand with working families

Big Green Machine launches Virtual Field Offices

What the doctor ordered: For pandemic relief, one dose of collective bargaining for every worker

Saunders links labor rights, civil rights at Commitment March

What’s at stake for women in the elections

Voters in another state – Ohio – strongly support federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools