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
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
April 03, 2019 With New Convention, AFSCME Florida Writes New Page in Its History AFSCME Florida has new leadership, new momentum from its convention. Read More
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. Read More