August 29, 2025 On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it. On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives. Read More
August 22, 2025 Heading to college carrying lessons from their AFSCME parents: Highlights from the essays of AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners 2025 AFSCME Family Scholarship winners share the life-changing impact of our union on their families’ lives. Read More
August 22, 2025 AFSCME members in Nevada thank their representatives for opposing big, ugly bill AFSCME members in Nevada thanked Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford for opposing the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Read More
August 21, 2025 Drug exposure causes medical emergencies at Iowa facility Exposure to narcotics sickens corrections officers in an Iowa prison. Read More
August 14, 2025 As Social Security turns 90, we must protect it against ‘a coordinated assault’ As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security, we also strengthen our commitment fight to protect it. Read More
August 11, 2025 To some at Columbus Zoo, Never Quit winner is ‘matriarch of our herd’ Mindi Scott, a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
August 07, 2025 Official in whom Oregon AFSCME members lost confidence is retiring See ya! An Oregon state official who lost the confidence of AFSCME members is retiring. Read More
July 18, 2025 Steven Garty finds joy in keeping his hospital running This Michigan Never Quit Award winner finds joy in his work. And it shows. Read More
July 14, 2025 When a stranger needed help, this California nurse sprang into action Zachary Pritchett, a California nurse and a member of UNAC/UHCP, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 09, 2025 Five COs hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison Prison drugs hospitalize five corrections officers in Connecticut. Read More
June 25, 2025 Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 18, 2025 AFSCME lab tech fights to save Medicaid for his patients — and his brother CSEA lab tech makes the case for why Congress should leave Medicaid alone. Read More
June 09, 2025 For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. Read More
May 29, 2025 OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week. Read More
May 19, 2025 We honor EMS professionals and recommit to protecting public health During EMS Week, we recommit to fighting the new administration and extremists in Congress who are trying to undermine public health. Read More
May 16, 2025 We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
May 12, 2025 ‘Nice lady’ brings smiles to residents and co-workers at veterans home Kris Weidert, a physical therapist assistant at the Luverne Veterans Home in Minnesota, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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. Read More
May 06, 2025 During National Nurses Week, let’s get organized to stand with these health care heroes On National Nurses Week, let’s demand that our government put public health before billionaire wealth. Read More
May 05, 2025 Public service workers deserve respect Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them. Read More
May 05, 2025 Corrections workers keep us safe. Let’s thank them. Let’s honor the important work the nation’s corrections employees do to keep our communities safe. Read More
April 29, 2025 AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts. Read More
April 28, 2025 The new administration is putting workers’ lives at risk. We must fight for worker safety. On Workers Memorial Day, we honor the more than 5,000 workers killed on the job every year. Read More
April 24, 2025 Cutting Medicaid would cut a lifeline for the needy and the elderly If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable New Yorkers will lose a lifeline. Read More
April 22, 2025 Philadelphia librarian creates a safe space for federal workers facing attacks Julie Zaebst, a librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
April 17, 2025 Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives Thank you, 911 dispatchers and emergency phone operators, for saving lives every day. Read More
April 07, 2025 After a beloved librarian’s tragic death, her colleagues honored her by making the road safer AFSCME members who work at a Massachusetts helped create a crosswalk after a beloved colleague was struck and killed when crossing a busy street. Read More
April 07, 2025 The jack-of-all-trades of Miles City, Montana Our latest Never Quit winner, Jase Kinsey from Miles City, Montana, is a jack-of-all trades. Read More
April 04, 2025 The lessons of Memphis apply to our fight for worker protections The 1968 battle for civil rights and today’s fight for worker safety share similarities. Read More
March 25, 2025 Labor and civil rights luminaries celebrate the life, legacy of Bill Lucy Bill Lucy was honored at a celebration of life event on Monday. Read More