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April 06, 2021

Value the work of AFSCME library workers

Say thanks to a library worker on this National Library Workers Day. Honor the value they bring to the communities they serve.

April 05, 2021

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already seeing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, which has taken furloughs and layoffs off the table for now.

April 01, 2021

DC 37 workers #GetVaccinated at Citi Field event

More than DC 37 members got inoculated against COVID-19 at a “Vaccination Day” event in late March. Their union was key in getting them to go to the event.

March 31, 2021

Passage of ARP marks one year of advocacy for OAPSE

Federal COVID relief money allowed Columbus Public Schools to hire 68 custodians. OAPSE is making sure more federal funding is available to keep them on the job permanently.

March 31, 2021

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO

March 31, 2021

Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’

This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.”

March 26, 2021

How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas

Learn how the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas, a school custodian.

March 24, 2021

In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members

A unified labor partnership in San Diego delivered the COVID vaccine to union members.

March 22, 2021

New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community

After much hard work, 900 Hawaii nurses and health care workers secured a four-year contract that addresses retention, wages and other significant issues.

March 19, 2021

New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable

AFSCME New Mexico member Suzanne Bell was part of a roundtable convened by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to examine work-life balance for front-line workers.

March 18, 2021

COVID bill averts furloughs, layoffs of thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii

Our union backed the American Rescue Plan. Now that COVID relief bill is saving thousands of our members’ jobs in Hawaii.

March 16, 2021

You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money

In the latest “On the Record,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains the crucial role AFSCME members played in helping pass the American Rescue Plan.

March 12, 2021

We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME members helped win passage of the COVID relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan. That's the union difference.

March 11, 2021

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can.

March 11, 2021

Texas legislature urged to fix crumbling prisons, boost corrections staffing and pensions

AFSCME members ask the Texas legislature to fix crumbling prisons, increase corrections staffing and shore up the pensions they were promised.

March 10, 2021

Coronavirus relief bill headed to the White House

The American Rescue Plan is about to become law. President Joe Biden will sign it Friday after the House gave final approval today.

March 10, 2021

House praised for passing pro-worker PRO Act

AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauded the PRO Act’s House passage.

March 08, 2021

American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage

We applaud the Senate for approving the American Rescue Plan. The relief bill is a huge step closer to becoming law.

March 05, 2021

Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era

A decade after the Act 10 fight, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes collective bargaining for public workers.

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.

March 01, 2021

AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

AFSCME President Lee Saunders is asking the Senate to do what the House of Representatives did over the weekend – pass the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan.

February 25, 2021

To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes

What’s the best way to Congress to recognize Black History Month? Passing aid to states, cities, towns and schools. This column explains why.

February 24, 2021

40,000 child care providers win COVID-19 relief

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will deliver critical COVID-19 relief to child care providers facing economic disaster.

February 18, 2021

MD members push for essential worker protections

AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature.

February 17, 2021

State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid

More than 600 state and local leaders call for immediate federal aid to states, cities, towns and school.

February 16, 2021

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Millions of working people will be lifted out of poverty if the minimum wage is raised to $15 an hour by 2025 – and that may happen under the new president and Congress.

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 10, 2021

A victory for respiratory therapists, others at UCI

Through their union, California member Jenny Suarez and her co-workers demanded – and won – bonus pay that nurses at her hospital got.

February 08, 2021

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines.

February 04, 2021

Connecticut AFSCME members use collective action to get vaccines to state prisons

When the State of Connecticut failed to come up with a vaccination plan for prison staff, AFSCME correction officers joined hands and took action – and reaped success.

COVID-19 Archive

Value the work of AFSCME library workers

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

DC 37 workers #GetVaccinated at Citi Field event

Passage of ARP marks one year of advocacy for OAPSE

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’

How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas

In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members

New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community

New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable

COVID bill averts furloughs, layoffs of thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii

You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money

We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

Texas legislature urged to fix crumbling prisons, boost corrections staffing and pensions

Coronavirus relief bill headed to the White House

House praised for passing pro-worker PRO Act

American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage

Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era

AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes

40,000 child care providers win COVID-19 relief

MD members push for essential worker protections

State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

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

A victory for respiratory therapists, others at UCI

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

Connecticut AFSCME members use collective action to get vaccines to state prisons