Politics and Elections Archive

April 25, 2025

AFSCME in Action: Hundreds mobilize to stop public service cuts

Grassroots AFSCME GO events were held nationwide to sound the alarm on public service cuts.

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March 20, 2025

In a major victory, court tells Elon Musk to lay off Social Security

Court ends Social Security access for Elon Musk, DOGE.

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March 11, 2025

It’s Time to Get Organized

The GO campaign is all about making sure everyone in the AFSCME family understands what’s at stake in this fight.

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March 04, 2025

Judge declares federal worker firings likely illegal

In a case brought by AFSCME and UNAC, a federal judge ruled OPM has no authority to fire probationary employees across the federal government.

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March 03, 2025

How mass federal firings affect you

AFSCME members working at state, local levels will feel the impact of mass federal firings.

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February 05, 2025

Union lawsuit takes aim at ‘fork directive’ targeting federal workers

New AFSCME lawsuit targets the unlawful “fork directive.”

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January 29, 2025

AFSCME and AFGE file lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to politicize the civil service

AFSCME and AFGE filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempts to politicize the civil service.

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November 19, 2024

San Antonio city employees regain their political voice after decades

An AFSCME-backed ballot measure gives San Antonio city employees their voice back.

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November 03, 2024

Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort

President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania.

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October 29, 2024

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.

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October 23, 2024

Trump’s tax plans would benefit the rich, Harris’ plan would benefit everyone else

Donald Trump would cut taxes for the richest of Americans and raise taxes on everyone else, but Kamala Harris would do the exact opposite, according to a new analysis.

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October 22, 2024

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.

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October 15, 2024

AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown

At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally.

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October 10, 2024

As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services

Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly.

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October 07, 2024

AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025

AFSCME members rallied in Tucson, Ariz., over the weekend to sound the alarm on Donald Trump’s Project 2025.

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October 03, 2024

At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025

AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025.

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September 17, 2024

Don’t wait. Make a plan to vote today.

Make a plan to vote.

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September 11, 2024

At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president

At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families.

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September 04, 2024

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.

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August 23, 2024

How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy

Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy.

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August 20, 2024

Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’

At the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME President Saunders praised Kamala Harris’ pro-worker record.

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August 19, 2024

AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket

President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November.

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August 06, 2024

AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’

AFSCME praises Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate.

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August 02, 2024

Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris

Labor unions are ready to help Kamala Harris win in November.

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July 25, 2024

Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system

Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system.

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July 24, 2024

AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security

An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens.

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July 23, 2024

AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris

AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

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July 22, 2024

AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign

AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign.

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July 01, 2024

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

AFSCME is fighting right-wing attacks on vulnerable Americans.

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June 18, 2024

AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act

AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress.

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