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
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
February 04, 2025 Rhode Island airport police, firefighters have ‘no confidence’ in management AFSCME Rhode Island members pass no confidence vote against airport managers. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More