May 13, 2024 During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
May 10, 2024 AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More
May 09, 2024 Thanks to AFSCME Maryland members, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. Read More
May 08, 2024 Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More
May 07, 2024 During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Honoring AFSCME nurses during National Nurses Week AFSCME President Lee Saunders honored nurses during National Nurses Week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Honoring public service workers for keeping our country functioning We honor public service workers every day – but especially this week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Massachusetts custodians mobilize to defeat privatization effort Custodians in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Council 93 defeated a privatization effort that threatened their jobs and the quality of services they provide. Read More
May 03, 2024 Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium workers are forming a union with AFSCME Workers at a famed Chicago aquarium are forming a union through AFSCME Council 31. Read More
May 01, 2024 Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
May 01, 2024 AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
April 29, 2024 Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More
April 26, 2024 On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. Read More
April 25, 2024 Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
April 24, 2024 Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. Read More
April 22, 2024 With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. Read More
April 18, 2024 Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More
April 17, 2024 Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’ We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
April 16, 2024 AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city Historic contract is the result of members’ persistence and solidarity. Read More
April 15, 2024 Maine members welcome new pro-labor law Good news for workers in Maine. A new law would allow those who work for state government, the judicial branch and in higher education to form unions. And their employers must recognize the union if a majority of employees choose to form one. Read More
April 12, 2024 In a changing medical workplace, Salem Hospital physicians form union through AFSCME We welcome 145 attending physicians at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts to the AFSCME family. Read More
April 11, 2024 AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
April 10, 2024 AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans AFSCME is 100% behind President Joe Biden’s newest student debt relief measures. Read More
April 09, 2024 Library worker describes why she loves her job and why she’s part of a union A Colorado library worker describes why she joined a union. Read More
April 08, 2024 Robust wage increases coming for Los Angeles city workers New union contracts come with robust raises for LA City workers. Read More
April 05, 2024 Standing strong, fighting for worker freedoms in Louisiana AFSCME members are fighting seven anti-worker bills filed in the Louisiana legislature. Read More
April 04, 2024 Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was in support of striking AFSCME sanitation workers 56 years ago. Read More
April 03, 2024 Patty’s powering the polls Find out how AFSCME Retiree Patty Taylor serves her community on Election Day. Read More
April 02, 2024 A win for Michigan conservation officers spotlights their broad role in public safety Conservation officers in Michigan win much-deserved pay parity. Read More
April 01, 2024 Public Safety Spotlight: Despite the danger, a Maryland corrections officer knows her work is changing lives Maryland Corrections Officer Ofonime Akpabio perseveres despite danger. Read More