Our Stories Archive

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.

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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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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.

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May 05, 2025

Public service workers deserve respect

Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them.

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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.

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April 29, 2025

AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts

Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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April 17, 2025

Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives

Thank you, 911 dispatchers and emergency phone operators, for saving lives every day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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March 20, 2025

To her students, this paraprofessional is their ‘safe place’

Meet the latest winner of the AFSCME Never Quit Service Award — Ohio paraprofessional Gail Detty.

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March 17, 2025

San Diego grounds maintenance worker enjoys building a winning team

Rodney Major, a grounds maintenance worker for the City of San Diego, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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March 12, 2025

Hero school bus driver saves students from burning bus

Ohio school bus driver wins his community’s gratitude for saving students from a burning bus.

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March 06, 2025

Powered by her union, this dental hygienist thrives while working in a prison

Marci Smith, a dental hygienist who has worked in Illinois prisons for almost 30 years. is the subject of our latest Public Safety Spotlight.

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February 25, 2025

Oregon workplace safety report shows risk is high, safety is low

Worker safety is a serious problem throughout the state, Oregon AFSCME report shows.

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February 24, 2025

Never Quit winner is Michigan cemetery sexton who wears two very different hats

Paige Yoho is a cemetery sexton in Michigan and the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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February 11, 2025

AFSCME member tells Congress to keep merit staffing in unemployment programs

AFSCME member Shelby Meyenburg told Congress about the importance of keeping merit staffing in unemployment insurance.

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February 10, 2025

An elections dynamo serves voters with patience and poise

Our latest Never Quit winner, Texas’ Cindy Ramirez, is an asset to Travis County voters.

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February 04, 2025

Rhode Island airport police, firefighters have ‘no confidence’ in management

AFSCME Rhode Island members pass no confidence vote against airport managers.

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February 03, 2025

New York’s public safety professionals celebrate new PTSD law

Council 82 members celebrate New York state’s new PTSD law they helped pass.

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January 22, 2025

Love of public health motivates Nebraska Never Quit award winner

Amy Peters, a scientist and a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (AFSCME Local 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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January 20, 2025

On MLK Day, AFSCME continues to fight the “struggle that will never end”

AFSCME President Saunders joined America’s Workforce Union Podcast on MLK Day.

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January 16, 2025

As fires devastate Los Angeles, AFSCME members continue to serve

AFSCME members in Los Angeles have experienced unimaginable destruction, yet they continue to serve their communities, putting others first.

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January 16, 2025

AFSCME members in Maryland fight for public employee safety bill in honor of fallen probation and parole agent

AFSCME Maryland members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor a fallen probation and parole agent and call for improved workplace safety in the public sector.

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January 14, 2025

In 2024, AFSCME cultural workers celebrated wins from coast to coast

In 2024, cultural workers from coast to coast organized for a voice on the job or celebrated contract wins as members of AFSCME Cultural Workers United.

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December 17, 2024

Always on the lookout, Louisville plumber leader assistant is Never Quit winner

Andrea Belden, a metering plumber leader assistant in Louisville, Kentucky, and a member of AFSCME Council 962, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

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