September 12, 2024 Washington state workers and AFSCME members walk off the job to demand a fair contract Thousands of state workers in Washington who are AFSCME members walked off the job to demand livable wages, safe staffing levels and more. Read More
September 11, 2024 At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families. Read More
September 10, 2024 Voter registration takes center stage in S-T McBride's latest Union 411 The latest installment of the Union 411 video series covers voter registration. Read More
September 09, 2024 Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’ Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 09, 2024 Nevada union members show how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms Nevada union members highlight dangers of Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
September 06, 2024 Solidarity and activism help Jacksonville members win strong contract with UF Health AFSCME members who work for a North Florida health system are celebrating their strong new contract. Read More
September 05, 2024 Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE members hold the line A Washington state wildfire brought out the best in AFSCME members. Read More
September 04, 2024 Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers Even more student debt relief is on the way thanks to the Biden-Harris administration. Read More
September 03, 2024 AFSCME members highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms AFSCME’s Ohio “shred day” highlights dangers of Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
September 03, 2024 AFSCME members are on the front lines of our children's education as kids come back to school AFSCME members like Kimberly Lee-Carey of Ohio help students keep their skills sharp over the summer. Read More
August 29, 2024 Labor Day 2024: Union momentum continues to surge In a Labor Day column, AFSCME’s president highlights a new poll that shows 70% union approval rating. Read More
August 29, 2024 AFSCME member joins Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour and pushes for paid family leave Latonta Godboldt, an AFSCME member and child care provider in Philadelphia, joined the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour this week. Read More
August 28, 2024 Thousands more Nevada state employees win union election Thousands more Nevada state employees now have a union. They are building power through AFSCME Local 4041. Read More
August 28, 2024 Oregon mental health specialist is Never Quit Service Award winner Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
August 27, 2024 AFL-CIO report: S&P 500 company CEOs made 268 times what their workers made last year A new AFL-CIO report shows CEOs made about 268 times what workers made last year. Read More
August 26, 2024 Going from ‘in debt until the day I die’ to loan forgiveness, thanks to the Biden-Harris administration Kelli Gray credits the Biden-Harris administration for helping her finally receive student loan forgiveness. Read More
August 23, 2024 How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy. Read More
August 22, 2024 Memphis-area employees celebrate across-the-board pay raises and bonuses Memphis city workers are finally getting much-needed pay raises and bonuses. Read More
August 21, 2024 Strike averted in Oregon as postdocs agree to tentative agreement AFSCME-represented postdoctoral researchers at an Oregon school have reason to smile. Read More
August 20, 2024 Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’ At the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME President Saunders praised Kamala Harris’ pro-worker record. Read More
August 19, 2024 AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November. Read More
August 08, 2024 Another unit of workers for a Virginia city file for union election A new unit of workers at a Virginia city are seeking to unionize through AFSCME. Read More
August 08, 2024 Workers at outdoor museum in New York’s Hudson Valley approve first contracts Workers at an outdoor museum in New York celebrate their first contracts. Read More
August 07, 2024 After Oregon university offers paltry wages, postdocs authorize a strike After Oregon university makes poor contract offer, AFSCME-represented postdocs prepare to strike. Read More
August 07, 2024 University System of Maryland workers overwhelmingly ratify historic, system-wide contract AFSCME members who work for Maryland universities are celebrating a historic contract. Read More
August 06, 2024 AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’ AFSCME praises Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate. Read More
August 05, 2024 Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
August 05, 2024 Thousands of University of California workers take to the streets to demand a fair contract Thousands of staff at University of California campuses fight for a fair contract. Read More
August 02, 2024 Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris Labor unions are ready to help Kamala Harris win in November. Read More
August 01, 2024 President Saunders: Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris are ‘foolish, ignorant and divisive’ AFSCME president slams Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris. Read More