March 23, 2021 At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union AFSCME President Lee Saunders reiterated our union’s support for Amazon workers voting to form their own union. Read More
March 04, 2021 AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan An AFSCME correctional officer from Wisconsin, who’s also a military veteran, is urging Congress to approve the American Rescue Plan to help veterans hurt by the pandemic. Read More
March 02, 2021 President Biden: ‘The choice to join a union is up to the workers – full stop’ President Joe Biden’s video supporting Amazon workers seeking to form a union in Alabama may be the strongest pro-labor statement from a president. Read More
February 23, 2021 AFSCME supports Amazon workers seeking a voice on the job Amazon workers – like workers everywhere – deserve a union and the company’s employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are trying to make that happen. Read More
January 11, 2021 New York child protective services worker was ‘guiding light’ during pandemic CSEA member Valerie Martinez, a social caseworker outside New York City, is a recipient of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her bravery in the face of COVID-19. Read More
December 22, 2020 Early coronavirus vaccine recipient feels optimistic about what lies ahead Myo Thant, a front-line worker in Seattle and a member of Council 28, is one of the first AFSCME members to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Read More
December 10, 2020 AFSCME respiratory therapist in remarks to Congress: ‘I want you to wear a mask’ Ramon Williams, a member of AFSCME Florida Council 79, participated in a congressional listening session about the challenges front-line workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
December 09, 2020 Child care assistance will be essential for front-line workers in coming months Child care assistance is essential for front-line workers. Two Oregon AFSCME members explain why. Read More
November 17, 2020 Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’ After meeting with union and business leaders, President-elect Joe Biden said the participants agreed on the urgent need to fund the front lines. Read More
November 16, 2020 At home for veterans in Michigan, the rewards are subtle but last a lifetime Never Quit Service Award winner Cathy Scott brightens the lives of residents at the Grand Rapids, Mich., Home for Veterans. She’s a member of AFSCME Local 261 (Council 25). Read More
October 15, 2020 As pandemic ravaged New York City region, this morgue worker refused to quit Mike Vikara, a forensic pathologist assistant for the Nassau County, New York, Medical Examiner, is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 06, 2020 It’s been a year like no other, but don’t tell that to this Oregon emergency manager Erik Rau is an emergency management planner for the state of Oregon who has helped battle fires, floods and a pandemic – all in a single year. Read More
September 30, 2020 At first presidential debate, Biden shows why he’s the only choice for working families Through the noise of the presidential debate one clear signal emerged: Joe Biden is the only choice for working families. Read More
September 14, 2020 When a trailblazing correctional officer went down the walk at Angola Shirley Coody, an assistant warden at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola and president of AFSCME Local 3056 (Council 17), is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 02, 2020 Virginia Del. Elizabeth Guzman: ‘We are in need of progressive voices in the state Senate’ An AFSCME member became the first Hispanic female immigrant ever to be elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Now Del. Elizabeth Guzman is exploring a run for lieutenant governor. Read More
May 21, 2020 U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns Leaders of leading U.S. businesses joined labor and government officials in urging Congress to do more to help states, cities and towns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
May 20, 2020 To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services Conservative economists and liberal politicians alike agree that to avoid a protracted national economic catastrophe, the federal government must do more to help states, cities and towns. Read More
May 07, 2020 The Case Against Private Prisons Private prisons put communities at risk. By cutting corners to boost profits, they endanger inmates and correctional staff alike. Public safety belongs in the public sector. Read More
May 06, 2020 Connecticut Nurse and Mother of Two Is All About Her Patients – And Her Boys When Yajaira Perez, a Connecticut nurse and mother of two, is not at work, she is spending time with her two teenage boys. Perez is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
April 28, 2020 This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19. On Workers Memorial Day, we honor and mourn those who lost their lives on the job – including from COVID-19. Read More
April 02, 2020 A Community’s Greatest Asset During a Pandemic? Try Union Solidarity. AFSCME members are going above the call of duty to keep their communities safe – and are looking out for one another in selfless and inspiring ways as this Kentucky example shows. Read More
March 27, 2020 Arizona EMS Workers Put Their Communities First but Struggle to Find Resources Patti Davidson, an Arizona paramedic, describes how she ventures into battle with COVID-19 without all the weapons she needs. Read More
March 26, 2020 ‘We’re Just Here to Make Sure Everybody, No Matter Who You Are, is Taken Care Of’ OAPSE member Donna Ragland describes what it’s like on the front lines in Columbus, Ohio. Read More
March 18, 2020 Their Role Is Key in Health Crisis, But Child Care Providers Need More Support Teaching children proper hygiene makes child care provider Miren Algorri a key front-line fighter against the coronavirus. Read More
March 05, 2020 Trump Labor Rule Undermines Employment Service AFSCME has sued the Trump administration over a Department of Labor rule that is politicizing and undermining the federal Employment Service. Read More
February 03, 2020 At AFSCME’s Iowa Coffee Caucus, Candidates Champion Public Services and Unions The event held Saturday – two days before the Iowa caucus – gave Council 61 members an opportunity to hear from presidential candidates and surrogates. Read More
January 27, 2020 Cafeteria Worker at Florida High School Keeps it Real with Students Norma Motard, an assistant cafeteria worker at DeLand High School in Florida, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
January 22, 2020 Banks Are No Longer Forgotten Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts. But Working People Are. The Trump tax cuts of 2017 have made the top six U.S. banks and their shareholders wealthy. Not working people. Read More
January 16, 2020 Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico Sandra Pacheco is one of many AFSCME members and retirees in Puerto Rico who have been affected by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began Dec. 28. Read More
December 19, 2019 Latest Threat to ACA Strengthens Our Resolve to Protect Health Care The latest threat to the Affordable Care Act comes from a ruling this week from a federal appellate court. We won’t let opponents take away health care from millions of people. Read More