CA - Council 57 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

April 16, 2024

AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city

Historic contract is the result of members’ persistence and solidarity.

March 19, 2024

Oakland Museum of California recognizes union workers formed through AFSCME

The Oakland Museum of California has recognized its workers’ union.

February 23, 2024

Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize

Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing.

September 15, 2023

On verge of a strike, San Jose city workers win a robust contract – and a stronger union

Months of negotiations and an overwhelming strike vote yield a strong contract for city of San Jose workers.

April 03, 2023

Workers protest San Mateo County’s two-tiered ‘extra help’ labor system

Seasonal workers in San Mateo County, California, demand an end to their second-class status.

March 02, 2023

Cultural workers nationwide are rising up to secure a voice on the job

Momentum was strong for AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United Campaign in 2022.

November 17, 2022

South San Francisco city workers win big after voting to strike

A strike wasn’t necessary because the threat of one was all it took for AFSCME members who work for the city of South San Francisco to secure a robust contract.

November 09, 2022

Going the distance for a fair contract in Burlingame, California

At long last, AFSCME members who work at California’s Burlingame Skilled Nursing facility have a contract.

September 02, 2022

California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions

Front-line workers at Burlingame Skilled Nursing in California are demanding fair wages, improved staffing and better working conditions, among other things.

August 02, 2022

Sequoia hospital workers come away from strike victorious

Members of Local 829 who work at Sequoia Hospital in California have ratified a new four-year contract.

July 18, 2022

Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract

Workers at northern California’s Sequoia Hospital, who are members of AFSCME Council 57, went on strike today seeking a fair contract.

November 29, 2021

Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike

Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country.

November 17, 2021

California curator ‘cares not only for the animals at the zoo, but for animals worldwide’

Heather Vrzal, a curator at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San José, Calif., is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

October 12, 2021

With patience and humility, Isaias Lona keeps his city safe

Discover how our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Isaias Lona, keeps his California community safe.

August 30, 2021

Empathy guides California nurse Scott Jones

For California psychiatric nurse Scott Jones, empathy is the key to success.

October 21, 2020

Amid pandemic, AFSCME members deal with painful loss

Hear from AFSCME members who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.

April 08, 2020

No Clear Path for Two California Hospital Workers

Two Bay area hospital workers in northern California face an uncertain path during the coronavirus pandemic.

March 31, 2020

A Fragile Balance, Broken

At a California hospital for sexually violent offenders, staff fear a coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on their patients.

March 18, 2020

A Profile in Courage: COVID-19 ‘Strike Team’ Member Blake Andersen, EMT

A portrait of courage: Blake Andersen, an EMT in California, volunteered to be in the most dangerous front in the fight against the coronavirus.

March 17, 2020

Members Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic Share Their Stories, Urge Feds to do More

Stories of heroism, dedication from AFSCME members fighting the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the need for more federal action.

December 02, 2019

BART Worker Honored as Hero After Saving Man From Being Hit by Train

AFSCME Council 57 member wins national praise after saving a passenger from being hit by a train in Northern California.

November 08, 2019

California Merger: Local 1, Council 57 Agree to Unify

By joining with AFSCME Council 57, Public Employees Union members have gained a much stronger voice.

August 12, 2019

Offering Comfort Amidst the Cinders

Find out how Chico, California, social worker Lance Ferris, a member of AFSCME Local 2620 (Council 57) and the winner of a Never Quit Service Award, used his training to stem trauma and offer comfort after the Camp Fire.

May 09, 2019

Protecting Nurses During National Nurses Week

Under the Workplace Violence Prevention bill, which was re-introduced in Congress earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would require employers to develop and implement plans to prevent on-the-job violence.

March 15, 2019

AFSCME Member Finds His Commuter Cool

Looking for a new ride? Check out the Union Plus Auto Buying Service.

March 06, 2019

Fighting for Better Working Conditions in San Mateo County

Our Local 829 sisters and brothers with San Mateo County’s Human Services Agency unit started their two-day strike on Tuesday, calling on county management to offer them a fair contract.

March 01, 2019

Standing Strong with Oakland Teachers

AFSCME in Northern California is standing in solidarity with striking teachers in Oakland. Find out why.

November 29, 2018

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

As the death toll continues to rise and as smoke engulfs nearby cities, AFSCME members have stepped up to help – often at great personal sacrifice.

June 14, 2018

Strong Relationships, Member Solidarity Net Strong Contract in Northern CA

Workers at the East Bay Municipal Utility District in northern California have won a new contract that is a testament to what public service workers can accomplish when they join together under a union.

February 16, 2018

Workers, Retirees Have a Powerful Advocate on Nation’s Largest Pension System

California public-service retirees and workers have a powerful advocate for their pensions – AFSCME member Priya Mathur.

December 14, 2017

Some 600 Hospital Workers in Northern California Join AFSCME

Find out how and why nearly 600 hospital workers in Northern California joined AFSCME.

November 27, 2017

Off-Duty Lifeguards Save Stranded Couple in California

These two college-aged lifeguards were off the clock when they saved a drowning couple.

October 19, 2017

California Governor Signs Slew of AFSCME-Backed Bills

Standing strong for communities through AFSCME, public service workers in California implemented legislative changes to benefit employees and the Californians they serve.

September 05, 2017

Finding A Home Through His Public Service

Alex Hamilton, a maintenance worker for Sacramento public housing, got a lot farther by working a lot harder in his community through his public service and extraordinary generosity.

August 07, 2017

Custodial Heroes Save a Student’s Life

Custodial staff at a California college don’t just ably serve their institution; the AFSCME members recently prevented a student from committing suicide.

July 24, 2017

This Member Doesn’t See Himself a Hero. Everyone Else Does

Traffic control maintenance worker John Marciel used his bravery and familiarity with traffic signs to save the life of a child.

March 21, 2016

After Finishing Women’s Academy, a Leader is Reborn

As long as she has been working, Bernadine Howell has been in a union – and she has been outspoken.

February 23, 2016

He Delivers Baby – by Phone

Emergency Dispatcher Robert Vega talked a woman through the delivery of her baby, with no paramedics on hand at the time.

December 17, 2015

City Workers Honored for Rescuing Elderly Woman

Two AFSCME Local 2703 (Council 57) members were honored by the Merced, California, City Council for their efforts in rescuing an elderly woman who fell in her back yard.

November 04, 2015

Sacramento Local 146 to Showcase Apprenticeship Program

AFSCME Local 146 in Sacramento, Calif., is showcasing its ‘Earn While You Learn’ apprenticeship program this week.

July 08, 2015

San Jose City Workers Profit with AFSCME Strong

Using AFSCME Strong campaign tactics to energize and mobilize members, Local 101 was able to win 9% wage increases during the 3-year term of a new contract for San Jose city workers.

June 19, 2015

25-Year School Board Member Honored

Gary Miller, a labor leader and LGBT rights advocate, was honored by the City of Roseville, California, for his 25-year service on two separate school boards – Robla board in North Sacramento for 19 years and Roseville City School Board since 2008.

CA - Council 57 Archive

AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city

Oakland Museum of California recognizes union workers formed through AFSCME

Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize

On verge of a strike, San Jose city workers win a robust contract – and a stronger union

Workers protest San Mateo County’s two-tiered ‘extra help’ labor system

Cultural workers nationwide are rising up to secure a voice on the job

South San Francisco city workers win big after voting to strike

Going the distance for a fair contract in Burlingame, California

California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions

Sequoia hospital workers come away from strike victorious

Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract

Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike

California curator ‘cares not only for the animals at the zoo, but for animals worldwide’

With patience and humility, Isaias Lona keeps his city safe

Empathy guides California nurse Scott Jones

Amid pandemic, AFSCME members deal with painful loss

No Clear Path for Two California Hospital Workers

A Fragile Balance, Broken

A Profile in Courage: COVID-19 ‘Strike Team’ Member Blake Andersen, EMT

Members Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic Share Their Stories, Urge Feds to do More

BART Worker Honored as Hero After Saving Man From Being Hit by Train

California Merger: Local 1, Council 57 Agree to Unify

Offering Comfort Amidst the Cinders

Protecting Nurses During National Nurses Week

AFSCME Member Finds His Commuter Cool

Fighting for Better Working Conditions in San Mateo County

Standing Strong with Oakland Teachers

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

Strong Relationships, Member Solidarity Net Strong Contract in Northern CA

Workers, Retirees Have a Powerful Advocate on Nation’s Largest Pension System

Some 600 Hospital Workers in Northern California Join AFSCME

Off-Duty Lifeguards Save Stranded Couple in California

California Governor Signs Slew of AFSCME-Backed Bills

Finding A Home Through His Public Service

Custodial Heroes Save a Student’s Life

This Member Doesn’t See Himself a Hero. Everyone Else Does

After Finishing Women’s Academy, a Leader is Reborn

He Delivers Baby – by Phone

City Workers Honored for Rescuing Elderly Woman

Sacramento Local 146 to Showcase Apprenticeship Program

San Jose City Workers Profit with AFSCME Strong

25-Year School Board Member Honored