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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.

August 24, 2020

Ohio University workers overcome challenges to build power

After trying for many years, some 450 staff members at Ohio University have finally formed a union through AFSCME.

August 20, 2020

Dr. Jill Biden inspires AFSCME Retirees to fight to protect Social Security

AFSCME Retirees’ fight to protect Social Security has a powerful champion – Dr. Jill Biden.

August 19, 2020

Saunders tells DNC Labor Council essential workers are heroes

AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke to the Democratic National Committee’s Labor Council today about how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will stand up for working people.

August 18, 2020

Philadelphia museum workers overwhelmingly vote to form a union

It wasn’t easy, but workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art persisted – and now have their own union.

August 17, 2020

AFSCME commits to landmark policing and criminal justice reforms

AFSCME has adopted a landmark resolution on policing and criminal justice reform.

August 14, 2020

In keynote address, Secretary-Treasurer McBride lifts up VMOs

Three VMOs spoke about their experiences with Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride as part of McBride’s keynote address to the AFSCME 44th International convention.

August 13, 2020

Saunders: ‘We have risen to the moment. But we have more work ahead of us’

AFSCME president, in a rousing speech, tells delegates they have accomplished much in two years but still have more to do.

August 12, 2020

Kamala Harris praised as ‘tireless fighter for working people’

Kamala Harris is hailed by AFSCME President Lee Saunders as a “tireless fighter for working people.”

August 11, 2020

Public defenders in Maryland unite to make voices heard with AFSCME Council 3

Maryland’s public defenders are gaining a voice on the job by building power through AFSCME.

August 10, 2020

Trump’s executive actions slammed as handiwork of a ‘corrupt, incompetent’ president

Rather than resolving the coronavirus crisis, the White House is choosing to take possibly illegal actions. This is not what our nation needs.

August 06, 2020

Labor leaders join their voices together to call on Senate to pass Heroes Act

Labor leaders jointly called on the Senate to pass the House-approved Heroes Act, which includes nearly $1 trillion in federal aid to states, cities and towns.

August 05, 2020

Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid

Veterans face a double whammy if the Senate fails to provide federal aid to states, cities, towns and school districts – loss of their jobs and loss of public services.

August 04, 2020

UNAC/UHCP grows by 1,350 members – an organizing success in the age of COVID-19

UNAC/UHCP welcomes 1,350 Northern California health care professionals after waging a successful organizing campaign despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 03, 2020

Grassroots calls intensify for state, local aid from the U.S. Senate

AFSCME members all across the country are pushing for state and local aid from Congress in what has become a true grassroots movement.

July 30, 2020

Connecticut governor issues executive order to protect front-line workers

After Council 4 members speak up, Connecticut governor issues an executive order making front-line workers with COVID-19 eligible for worker’s comp coverage.

July 29, 2020

Care workers are having a moment. It’s about time.

After years of being ignored, care workers are finally getting the respect and support they need. It’s high time.

July 29, 2020

Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid

In new polls, voters in seven states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid. And the support cuts across partisan lines.

July 28, 2020

AFSCME President: GOP coronavirus relief bill ‘spectacularly fails to meet the moment’

The Republican coronavirus relief bill introduced this week “spectacularly fails to meet the moment,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says.

July 28, 2020

California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide

In a crucial victory for labor, 40,000 child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly in favor of forming a union through AFSCME and SEIU.

July 27, 2020

New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’

New AFSCME ads urging the Senate to provide federal aid are going national today.

AFSCME Blog Archive: Page 50

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

Ohio University workers overcome challenges to build power

Dr. Jill Biden inspires AFSCME Retirees to fight to protect Social Security

Saunders tells DNC Labor Council essential workers are heroes

Philadelphia museum workers overwhelmingly vote to form a union

AFSCME commits to landmark policing and criminal justice reforms

In keynote address, Secretary-Treasurer McBride lifts up VMOs

Saunders: ‘We have risen to the moment. But we have more work ahead of us’

Kamala Harris praised as ‘tireless fighter for working people’

Public defenders in Maryland unite to make voices heard with AFSCME Council 3

Trump’s executive actions slammed as handiwork of a ‘corrupt, incompetent’ president

Labor leaders join their voices together to call on Senate to pass Heroes Act

Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid

UNAC/UHCP grows by 1,350 members – an organizing success in the age of COVID-19

Grassroots calls intensify for state, local aid from the U.S. Senate

Connecticut governor issues executive order to protect front-line workers

Care workers are having a moment. It’s about time.

Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid

AFSCME President: GOP coronavirus relief bill ‘spectacularly fails to meet the moment’

California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide

New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’