April 06, 2022 Report highlights need for state and local government jobs State and local governments have lost nearly 700,000 jobs since the pandemic, according to a new report. Read More
March 17, 2022 A probation officer puts juveniles on ‘the right path,’ even as he faces a detour Stacy Ford, a Los Angeles County juvenile probation officer, has made a career out of helping kids. Read More
March 16, 2022 For union members, the ‘state of the union’ is strong In a virtual event, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the state of unions. Read More
March 15, 2022 AFSCME Local 1624 member Greg Casar wins primary AFSCME Local 1624 member Greg Casar won his primary for Texas’ 35th Congressional District. Read More
March 10, 2022 AFSCME stands with Ukraine AFSCME stands with Ukraine in their fight to protect their country from Russia’s invasion. Read More
February 25, 2022 Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a historic choice for the Supreme Court, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
February 14, 2022 Chocolatier makes a sweet treat out of solidarity Discover why this Vermont-based chocolate company decided to join AFSCME. Read More
February 07, 2022 Almost $200,000 in student loan debt forgiven for DC 37 member thanks to PSLF waiver New York member Laura Morand says the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has been a savior. Read More
January 18, 2022 Running toward danger, 20 years later Discover what keeps our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, EMT Christopher Obsorne, motivated two decades into his career. Read More
January 13, 2022 With democracy at stake, Congress must pass voting rights legislation AFSCME President Lee Saunders urges the Senate to pass crucial voting rights legislation – and change Senate rules if necessary to make it happen. Read More
January 07, 2022 AFSCME mourns the loss of a beloved member of our union family, Mildred Wurf Mildred Wurf was a pioneering District Council 37 educator and the widow of former AFSCME president, Jerry Wurf. Read More
January 04, 2022 Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers A Maryland transportation worker describes how President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will help. Read More
December 16, 2021 Rallies highlight importance of child care provisions in the Build Back Better Act Rallies held this week stressed the importance of child care. Participants called on the Senate to pass the Build Back Better Act. Read More
December 03, 2021 OAPSE president urges use of federal stimulus money to end school staffing shortages OAPSE President Lois Carson discussed school labor shortages during a webinar put together by the federal Education and Treasury departments. Read More
November 19, 2021 John Deere strike ends with big gains for workers After five weeks on the strike line, more than 10,000 John Deere workers, members of UAW, voted 61% in favor of accepting the new contract. Read More
November 08, 2021 Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill. Build Back Better should be next. The House-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will make transformational investments in our communities. Now Congress needs to pass President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan. Read More
November 05, 2021 A pro-worker trifecta prevails in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was narrowly reelected on Tuesday, along with a pro-worker legislature. Read More
November 01, 2021 Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’ During a rally for UNAC/UHCP workers, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shared a message of solidarity. Read More
October 29, 2021 Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families AFSCME President Lee Saunders called President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework a ‘sea change’ for working families. Read More
October 26, 2021 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced in the House today. Read More
October 20, 2021 Biden-Harris administration announces rules to encourage federal workers to join unions Two new rules issued by the White House will help federal workers join unions. Read More
October 19, 2021 Fed-up workers spark national wave of activism Workers across the country are increasingly taking to the picket line or threatening to strike this October. Read More
October 14, 2021 Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more The Social Security COLA made a big jump, but it’s not enough to help retirees. Read More
October 12, 2021 With patience and humility, Isaias Lona keeps his city safe Discover how our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Isaias Lona, keeps his California community safe. Read More
October 07, 2021 Major improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program announced The Biden administration announced a major overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
October 01, 2021 AFSCME members honored during Community Change event Two AFSCME members were honored for their role as essential workers during the pandemic by Community Change, a national organization. Read More
September 13, 2021 Studies find unions close gender and racial pay gaps More evidence emerges proving unions make a big difference in workers’ lives. Read More
September 10, 2021 No matter the crisis, AFSCME members serve selflessly DC 37 member Andrea Murphy recalls serving her community on 9/11 and during the pandemic. Read More
August 30, 2021 Empathy guides California nurse Scott Jones For California psychiatric nurse Scott Jones, empathy is the key to success. Read More
August 10, 2021 Child care workers’ crucial role spotlighted in roundtable talk A roundtable featuring President Saunders and two AFSCME members highlighted the importance of child care workers. Read More