Pete Levine
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In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers fight back against mistreatment and stalling
In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers stand up against abuse by management. Read More
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Project 2025’s public service union ban would cost workers almost $80 billion
Read about what Project 2025’s ban on public sector unions would cost the country. Read More
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Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote
AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket. Read More
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Student loans for over 1 million public service workers forgiven under PSLF program
Biden-Harris administration forgives student loans for over 1 million public service workers Read More
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Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals
Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. Read More
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Oregon behavioral health workers describe challenges on the job
A roundtable talk last week spotlighted short staffing as a key issue facing behavioral health providers. Read More
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A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community
Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. Read More
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A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: To help people
Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. Read More
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As wage gap widens between public and private sector workers, unions stem damage
Report: Union rights play a key role in narrowing wage gaps between public and private sector jobs. Read More
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22 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2024 Union Plus scholarships
Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME winners of the Union Plus scholarships. Read More
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Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers
Even more student debt relief is on the way thanks to the Biden-Harris administration. Read More
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Going from ‘in debt until the day I die’ to loan forgiveness, thanks to the Biden-Harris administration
Kelli Gray credits the Biden-Harris administration for helping her finally receive student loan forgiveness. Read More
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AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris
AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Read More
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The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner was raised in union power
The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner is an AFSCME member from Iowa. Read More
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AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners
Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. Read More
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CSEA social services worker dies after assault
AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
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AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson
AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. Read More
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A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing
Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
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At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers
Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine. Read More
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AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week
AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More
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International Museum Day: shining a spotlight on museum workers
They’re the guardians of our country’s most priceless treasures, and on International Museum Day, which is Saturday, AFSCME is shining a spotlight on the people who make our museums happen. As AFSCME President Lee Saunders points out in a video, museum workers may be employed by prestigious institutions with huge endowments, but many can’t afford… Read More
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Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’
We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
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AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events
President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
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A win for Michigan conservation officers spotlights their broad role in public safety
Conservation officers in Michigan win much-deserved pay parity. Read More
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Public Safety Spotlight: Despite the danger, a Maryland corrections officer knows her work is changing lives
Maryland Corrections Officer Ofonime Akpabio perseveres despite danger. Read More
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A home care worker fights for her client — and her profession
Learn how home care workers like Sabrina Bishop fight for their clients and their profession. Read More
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Mr. Montoya goes to Washington
AFSCME member had a ringside seat to the State of the Union speech last week. Read More
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In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
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AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare
An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More
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