From the Secretary-Treasurer Archive

June 23, 2025

It’s getting hotter. Workers need protection from the heat.

Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride calls for robust state and workplace heat standard regulations to protect workers and save lives.

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May 08, 2025

A Mother’s Day call to action

Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid.

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September 10, 2024

Voter registration takes center stage in S-T McBride's latest Union 411

The latest installment of the Union 411 video series covers voter registration.

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May 10, 2024

AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids

For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms.

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December 19, 2023

Retired from the job, but not from activism

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride praises AFSCME Retirees for their robust activism in 2023.

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July 11, 2023

One way to put American values in action: Stop cutting taxes for the super-rich

Secretary-Treasurer McBride calls for tax fairness

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May 31, 2023

Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table

In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them.

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May 11, 2023

What moms really want: A solution to the child care crisis

This Mother’s Day, let’s recommit to improving child care.

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April 21, 2023

On Earth Day, celebrating AFSCME members in green jobs

Earth Day is Saturday and we thank AFSCME members who work to protect the environment.

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Union 411: It’s all about the NEO

This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized.

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July 12, 2022

‘Our stories are powerful tools’: Secretary-Treasurer McBride delivers convention keynote

In her keynote address at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride encouraged delegates to share their stories to make our union stronger.

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May 06, 2022

This Mother’s Day, let’s honor caregiving moms by seeking change

Recommit to easing the burden on caregivers and mothers everywhere.

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April 28, 2022

On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job

Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces.

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January 31, 2022

More union members should run for public office. How about you?

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride urges more AFSCME members to run for elective office.

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November 29, 2021

Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike

Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country.

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Union 411: How and why we organize

The next installment of Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride’s Union 411 video series focuses on how and why workers organize.

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September 23, 2021

Reproductive justice is economic justice

AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion.

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July 13, 2021

Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify.

Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator.

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March 08, 2021

The first but not the last

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration.

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Union 411: A video resource for AFSCME members

Learn how to access our full Union 411 video series.

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October 19, 2020

Union 411: The Right to Organize

In the latest “Union 411” video, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explores the right to form a union and negotiate for ourselves, our families and our communities.

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October 13, 2020

Health care and the presidential election

The latest “Union 411: 2020 Election Special” video takes a look at where the candidates for president stand on health care.

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October 09, 2020

Union 411: Tax fairness and the presidential candidates

The latest “Union 411: 2020 Election Special” video explains how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will provide the tax fairness working people need and deserve.

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September 29, 2020

Where the presidential candidates stand on economic inequality

This short video examines income inequality and explains why AFSCME members should care about it as we approach Election Day.

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September 06, 2020

This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work

Caregivers do critically important work, but don’t get paid enough or have access to paid leave. Joe Biden will change that.

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May 04, 2020

Front-Line Workers are Stepping Up to the Plate – When Will Congress?

One Kentucky local is serving members during the pandemic using a time-tested union technique – member action teams.

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March 12, 2020

Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME

The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve.

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September 10, 2024

Union 411: What’s in My Union Contract?

In this installment, Secretary-Treasurer McBride explains the type of protection your AFSCME contract provides and how it can help you and your co-workers build union power in the workplace.

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Union 411: Collective Bargaining

On this installment of “Union 411,” learn how AFSCME members come together to build power and win strong union contracts that improve our workplaces and our communities.

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September 25, 2019

Ideas@AFSCME: How to Make the Economy Work for Everyone

AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride sat down for a conversation with the president of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), Thea Lee, to discuss ways to make the nation’s economy work for all of us.

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