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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
August 19, 2024 AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
July 23, 2024 AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Read More
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. Read More
July 01, 2024 Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut AFSCME is fighting right-wing attacks on vulnerable Americans. Read More
June 18, 2024 AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress. Read More
April 25, 2024 Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
April 10, 2024 AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans AFSCME is 100% behind President Joe Biden’s newest student debt relief measures. Read More
April 03, 2024 Patty’s powering the polls Find out how AFSCME Retiree Patty Taylor serves her community on Election Day. Read More
March 22, 2024 Shutdown-averting bill has money for AFSCME child care priorities, but more is needed There’s good news for AFSCME child care providers in the shutdown-averting bill but more help is needed. Read More
March 21, 2024 Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers For 78,000 public service workers, student debt relief is on the way. Read More
March 15, 2024 On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
March 13, 2024 Mr. Montoya goes to Washington AFSCME member had a ringside seat to the State of the Union speech last week. Read More
March 12, 2024 Oregon legislature makes historic investment in state’s public safety workforce Oregon public safety workers will benefit from a bill that passed the legislature. Read More
March 08, 2024 AFSCME resolution calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages AFSCME seeks Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages. Read More
March 06, 2024 AFSCME members’ strong, united opposition derails anti-union bill in Utah Multiunion solidarity defeated an anti-worker bill in Utah this year. Read More
February 28, 2024 AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
January 08, 2024 As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
January 04, 2024 AFSCME members help elect worker-friendly Houston mayor, other local officials There’s HOPE for the future of Houston city employees. Read More
November 29, 2023 AFSCME-backed bill would help child care providers with food costs Bills in Congress would help ease food costs for child care providers. Read More
November 21, 2023 AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to the federal bench President Joe Biden deserves praise for nominating a union lawyer to be a federal appeals court judge. Read More