February 16, 2024 To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers. Read More
February 12, 2024 In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Read More
January 22, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ends Alaska governor’s political attacks against AFSCME members By refusing to take up an appeal by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to public service workers in the state. Read More
August 04, 2023 AFSCME member appreciates security of the Union Plus Mortgage Program The Union Plus Mortgage Program will help union members and their families buy or refinance a home. Read More
June 07, 2023 Alaska Supreme Court sides with ASEA, orders state to pay nearly $450,000 in damages The Alaska Supreme Court handed AFSCME members a huge win in their bid to stop Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s anti-union plan. Read More
February 15, 2023 Alaska members demand an end to state worker staffing crisis Alaska members highlight a staffing crisis in state government and demand action from the legislature at a Capitol rally. Read More
October 22, 2021 An AFSCME member survives a bear attack while on the job An AFSCME member in Alaska was surveying salmon when a bear attacked him. He lived because of his co-worker’s quick action. Read More
July 14, 2021 Shutdown averted for Alaska state employees ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 members avoid layoffs and furloughs as the governor finally signs the budget. Read More
April 19, 2021 AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill AFSCME applauds the House passage of a workplace violence prevention bill. 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
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. Read More
June 23, 2020 Alaska public service workers call for federal aid to keep communities safe The U.S. Senate is getting an urgent, bipartisan request from state workers and lawmakers in Alaska – please provide state and local aid like the House has. Read More
January 13, 2020 With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK Heather Mikesell earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award through her dedication to helping the children of Fairbanks, Alaska. Read More
October 07, 2019 Now that Janus Failed, Alaska’s Anti-Public Services Governor Resorts to Dirty Tricks Alaska’s governor and attorney general want to make it harder for unions in the public sector to collect dues. But a judge said no. Read More
September 30, 2019 Dunleavy’s Attack on ASEA Hurts All Alaskans In an attempt to silence Alaska’s state workers and the union they formed, Alaska’s governor has filed a lawsuit. Read why this is a misguided move. Read More
July 18, 2019 Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated. Read More
July 02, 2019 Alaskans Brace for ‘Draconian’ Budget Cuts Alaskans will be hurt by their governor’s budget cuts, which will devastate public services. Read More
May 17, 2019 ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute More than 200 Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) members work at API as protective service workers, nurses and clinicians. Read More
March 29, 2019 Fight is on to Save Alaska Psychiatric Institute ASEA members are fighting the newly elected governor’s plan to privatize the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. We want it to remain under taxpayer control. Read More
March 22, 2019 AFSCME Alaska Members Slam New Governor’s ‘Disaster’ of a Budget The proposal would make draconian cuts to state services and privatize a number of programs. Read More
June 28, 2017 Alaska Seniors Urge Sen. Murkowski to Oppose Dangerous Health Care Bill Alaska retirees delivered a petition to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to oppose legislation that would cause more than 30,000 Alaskans to lose their health care. Read More
June 22, 2017 Lawmakers’ Refusal to Compromise Puts Alaskans at Risk Alaska state employees report to work every day because their communities are counting on them. State senators should do their basic jobs and pass a budget. Read More
February 15, 2017 Puzder Out as Labor Secretary Nominee Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, fast food CEO Andrew Puzder, has withdrawn his name from consideration. Will Trump’s next choice be someone who stands up for working families? Read More