July 19, 2022 Suicide prevention helpline has a new, shorter number – 988 The new 988 hotline will make it easier for people to connect with help when they’re having suicidal thoughts or experiencing other mental health distress Read More
May 24, 2022 AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
April 13, 2022 Puerto Rico members win big in new agreement A deal between the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico and AFSCME-represented workers is a milestone achievement. Read More
March 30, 2022 AFSCME Florida Local 1363 health care workers win pay increases Learn how the health care heroes of Florida’s AFSCME Local 1363 used their collective bargaining agreement to win better pay and better working conditions. Read More
March 24, 2022 New legislation seeks to close the mental health coverage gap Thanks to a new bill, some public service workers may soon receive the mental health coverage their insurers have denied. Read More
March 21, 2022 Member Activism Wins in Florida Legislative Session The activism of AFSCME Florida Council 79 members led to big wins during Florida’s legislative session. Read More
December 20, 2021 Historic contract for Naples city workers will help attract, retain workers Members of Local 2017 are celebrating a huge victory after securing a hard-fought two-year contract. Read More
November 02, 2021 Labor harmony in place for behavioral health workers in Oregon’s Multnomah County Behavioral health workers in an Oregon county will be able to form a union without management interference – thanks to a labor harmony agreement. Read More
September 14, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health workers held Labor Day strike SERV behavioral health workers held a Labor Day strike. Read More
September 07, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health member discusses unionization challenges What are the challenges workers face in creating unions? Ask this New Jersey behavioral health worker. Read More
September 02, 2021 SERV workers authorize Labor Day strike Some behavioral health workers at SERV Centers of New Jersey in Mercer County are going on a strike for 24 hours on Labor Day. Read More
July 22, 2021 Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health President Lee Saunders joined a panel discussion on the role that organized labor plays in addressing workplace mental health. Read More
July 12, 2020 AFSCME members secure state audit in latest step to fix problems with their employer AFSCME Local 1902 members have long pointed out workplace problems at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Their concerns are finally getting heard by the state. Read More
May 28, 2021 The union difference shines through in New Jersey behavioral health contract Nearly 250 behavioral health workers in New Jersey have a good reason to celebrate – they secured a strong new contract Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. Read More
April 23, 2021 Memphis city employees fight for modest pay raises after year of sacrifices AFSCME Local 1733 workers are fighting for modest pay raises that are long overdue. But the city of Memphis, Tennessee, says no – even though it has the money to pay them. Read More
April 07, 2021 Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry New Jersey’s top behavioral health providers have done well for themselves but have neglected their patients and employees, a new report finds. Read More
March 09, 2021 Future of New Jersey's behavioral health industry discussed at virtual town hall More behavioral health workers in New Jersey are expressing interest in building power at work through AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign. Read More
February 11, 2021 For Florida member, a legislative fight is about more than just the bill Florida member Tallulah Thomas, who has sacrificed much to serve her community, continues to fight thanks to the power she gains from her union. 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
January 21, 2021 Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers A labor peace agreement in New Jersey is a hard-fought victory for behavioral health workers throughout the Garden State. Read More
June 16, 2020 MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength Rather than feeling isolated during the coronavirus pandemic., Minnesota’s behavioral health workers are strengthening their union bonds online. Read More
May 19, 2020 Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health May is Mental Health Month and the COVID-19 crisis shows that people’s mental health is as important as their physical and economic health. Read More
May 07, 2020 Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall on State, Local Aid Features Florida Member, President Saunders An AFSCME Florida member joined African American lawmakers in calling on Congress to provide aid to state and local governments. Read More
March 26, 2020 NJ Behavioral Health Workers Make Voices Heard In Seeking Union Recognition Behavioral health workers in New Jersey are bravely resisting union-busting tactics unleashed by their employer, SERV of Mercer County. Read More
February 12, 2020 Statewide Rallies Spur Pay Raise Proposals for Florida State Workers Florida state workers, who are chronically underpaid and overworked, held massive rallies throughout the state demanding pay raises – and the legislature listened. Read More
February 04, 2020 Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry A total of 209 behavioral health workers in Oregon have chosen to build power through AFSCME. Read More
January 15, 2020 Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding A loan repayment program for behavioral health workers has federal funding thanks to AFSCME. But we are pushing Congress for more. Read More
December 03, 2019 Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME In New Jersey’s Mercer County, behavioral health workers choose to build power through AFSCME. Read More
October 22, 2019 AFSCME Members Help Make the Wheels of a Unique Bus Go Round Thanks to AFSCME members, a school bus filled with food items is helping South Florida students fight hunger. Read More