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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 11, 2019

AFSCME Members Urge Congress to Pay for Behavioral Health Clinics

Last week, the health subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on several critical health care bills facing funding shortfalls.

May 22, 2019

Behavioral Health Workers Closer to Winning Full Funding of Student Loan Repayment Program

Establishing and funding this new loan repayment program, part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, is a priority for AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign.

May 14, 2019

Because They Never Quit, Florida Workers Won Back Pay Case

Members and retirees of AFSCME Local 161 never quit, and now they’ve won a back pay case with an $800,000 settlement.

April 18, 2019

Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

Behavioral health workers are building political power in Oregon. They’re pushing state legislators to adopt policies and programs to benefit the people they serve.

April 03, 2019

With New Convention, AFSCME Florida Writes New Page in Its History

AFSCME Florida has new leadership, new momentum from its convention.

March 26, 2019

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Behavioral health clinics in Oregon and Oklahoma will remain open past March 31 thanks to a House bill that passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support.

March 13, 2019

Behavioral Health Members Are Becoming AFSCME Strong in Oregon

At 101 events across the state in January, Council 75’s weeklong blitz engaged 1,700 members, who did everything from talking to co-workers about the difference joining a union makes, to becoming active in their union, to increasing membership.

March 06, 2019

A Renewed Commitment to Growth Delivers Success in Florida

A total of 5,000 additional workers have joined together through AFSCME Florida since the summer of 2015.

March 04, 2019

AFSCME NJ Joins National Campaign to Elevate Behavioral Health Industry

The United We Heal campaign aims to build a strong and equitable behavioral health community that ensures workers have their voices protected.

February 21, 2019

AFSCME Florida Members Renew Push for a Fair Budget

AFSCME Florida members are pushing for an across-the-board pay increase for workers employed by the State of Florida to cover rising costs.

November 27, 2018

Oregon Behavioral Health Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join AFSCME

They become the latest in a wave of therapists, case managers, peers, support staff and other dedicated care providers who are uniting through AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign to fix a broken system.

September 05, 2018

AFSCME Members Rally for Safe Staffing Levels After Attack on Co-Worker

They are seeking tougher worker-safety policies at a psychiatric hospital after one of their co-workers was attacked by a patient.

July 26, 2018

Dania Beach Members Hold Management Accountable for Promised Raise

Without a union, you are fighting on your own against the very people who can make or break your job.

Mark McCullough Archive

The union difference shines through in New Jersey behavioral health contract

AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month

Memphis city employees fight for modest pay raises after year of sacrifices

Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry

Future of New Jersey's behavioral health industry discussed at virtual town hall

For Florida member, a legislative fight is about more than just the bill

In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations

Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers

MN Behavioral Health Members Find Community Online, Build Union Strength

Pandemic Sparks Awareness of the Importance of Mental Health

Congressional Black Caucus Town Hall on State, Local Aid Features Florida Member, President Saunders

NJ Behavioral Health Workers Make Voices Heard In Seeking Union Recognition

Statewide Rallies Spur Pay Raise Proposals for Florida State Workers

Building Power in Oregon’s Behavioral Health Industry

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding

Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME

AFSCME Members Help Make the Wheels of a Unique Bus Go Round

AFSCME Members Urge Congress to Pay for Behavioral Health Clinics

Behavioral Health Workers Closer to Winning Full Funding of Student Loan Repayment Program

Because They Never Quit, Florida Workers Won Back Pay Case

Behavioral Health Members Hold Lobby Day in Oregon

With New Convention, AFSCME Florida Writes New Page in Its History

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Behavioral Health Members Are Becoming AFSCME Strong in Oregon

A Renewed Commitment to Growth Delivers Success in Florida

AFSCME NJ Joins National Campaign to Elevate Behavioral Health Industry

AFSCME Florida Members Renew Push for a Fair Budget

Oregon Behavioral Health Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Join AFSCME

AFSCME Members Rally for Safe Staffing Levels After Attack on Co-Worker

Dania Beach Members Hold Management Accountable for Promised Raise