March 28, 2024 Nevada state employees win longevity pay by fighting through their AFSCME union AFSCME Nevada members stand strong to secure longevity pay victory. Read More
February 20, 2024 AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
April 14, 2023 New Nevada contract offers biggest salary increase in decades AFSCME members who work for Nevada state government would receive the highest pay raises in 40 years under a contract they ratified this month. Read More
December 21, 2022 Nevada state workers to get furlough pay following months of AFSCME member advocacy Nevada state workers are getting furlough pay, likely in January. AFSCME members lobbied hard for the state to use American Rescue Plan funds for this purpose. Read More
October 14, 2022 Education support staff in Prince George’s County, MD win new contract, bringing wage increases, bonuses and more. Educational support staff in Prince George’s County, Maryland, won a historic new contract Read More
October 11, 2022 Academy Foundation staff form union with AFSCME Council 36 Workers at the Academy Foundation, the preservation arm of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, have formed a union, AFWU, with AFSCME Council 36. Read More
April 21, 2022 HOPE for parental leave for all Houston city workers becomes reality HOPE prevails in Houston as members secure 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all city workers. Read More
March 17, 2022 Nevada AFSCME members secure pay raise for state workers State workers in Nevada won much-needed pay raises, thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
February 23, 2022 Bryant University facilities employees vote to affiliate with Rhode Island Council 94 Workers at a Rhode Island university have decided to affiliate with AFSCME instead of staying with their previous union. Read More
December 22, 2021 AFSCME Local 3399 members approve new wage agreement after months of uncertainty Takoma Park, Maryland, workers ratified a contract that offers a bigger raise than what the city initially proposed Read More
June 17, 2021 Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference A Nevada member explains why securing a voice on the job by negotiating a contract is a shining example of the difference a union can make. Read More
February 01, 2021 In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations AFSCME members recorded public service announcements to encourage New Mexicans to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. To their surprise, those videos have gone viral. Read More
December 02, 2020 Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract. Read More
July 24, 2020 The power of a union: Nevada state worker mobilization makes the difference AFSCME members in Nevada mobilized against Gov. Steve Sisolak proposed furloughs, merit pay freezes and layoffs – and won. That’s the power of a union. Read More
June 29, 2020 AFSCME Local 4041 members file unfair labor practice complaint against State of Nevada Nevada’s governor is unilaterally trying to lay off state workers and AFSCME Local 4041 members are having none of it. Read More
June 16, 2020 Nevada AFSCME members speak out on budget changes AFSCME Local 4041 members are speaking out against the governor’s plan to furlough Nevada state employees. Read More
May 28, 2020 NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns. Read More
March 27, 2020 Helping Out-of-Work Nevadans File for Unemployment is How She Serves Her State This Nevada member is helping out-of-work Nevadans pay their bills, put food on their table. Read More
February 27, 2020 Fourth Unit of NV State Workers Win Recognition as AFSCME The momentum continues. A fourth unit of Nevada state workers has been certified to collectively bargain with the state as AFSCME. Read More
January 14, 2020 AFSCME Local 4041 Certified As Exclusive Representatives For Three Bargaining Units Three groups of State of Nevada employees have just won recognition as AFSCME to negotiate contracts. Read More
December 13, 2019 Nevada Members Oppose Overtime Rule Changes – And Workers Win AFSCME Nevada members fought off an attempt by the state to change an overtime rule in a way that would’ve hurt many state employees. Read More
November 22, 2019 Nevada State Employees Continue Momentum Toward Bargaining Table The third unit of Nevada state employees, the professional health care unit, seeks recognition as AFSCME for collective bargaining purposes. Read More
September 20, 2019 Second Unit of Nevada State Workers File for Collective Bargaining Recognition Mental and behavioral health workers became the second group of state employees in Nevada to seek recognition as AFSCME for collective bargaining purposes. Read More
August 26, 2019 Nevada COs First to File for Recognition Since Collective Bargaining Law Nevada corrections staff want the state to recognize them as AFSCME – the first to seek such recognition this year. Read More
June 17, 2019 Fight for Collective Bargaining Had Able Foot Soldiers – State Workers Themselves Local 4041 members who played such an important role in winning collective bargaining rights will continue to lead the way to ensuring state employees have the needed resources to improve state services for the people of Nevada. Read More
May 16, 2019 Nevada State Workers Rally for a Voice on the Job Nevada state workers were joined by members of the Culinary Union Local 226 for a rally in support of Senate Bill 135, which will extend collective bargaining rights to state employees. Read More
May 08, 2019 Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. Read More
April 29, 2019 Nevada Voices: State Workers Explain Why They Need Collective Bargaining Rights About 20,000 state workers in Nevada are close to getting collective bargaining rights for the first time ever after fighting for those rights for two decades. Read More
April 08, 2019 Workers Tell NV Lawmakers Why Collective Bargaining Bill is Needed As the only public service workers in Nevada without the right to collectively bargain, SB135 will give state employees a seat at the table to advocate for the communities we serve. Read More
April 03, 2019 Collective Bargaining Bill Gets First Hearing in Nevada Legislature Senate Bill 135 would provide 20,000 state employees with the freedom to collectively bargain on issues like workplace safety, benefits and compensation. Read More