October 04, 2024 New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 03, 2024 Bill Lucy: Rest in Power From the Memphis sanitation strike to the struggle against South African apartheid, William “Bill” Lucy never stopped fighting for justice. Read More
October 02, 2024 A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. Read More
October 01, 2024 A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: to help people Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. Read More
September 25, 2024 We mourn the passing of William Lucy, AFSCME secretary-treasurer emeritus, and a revered labor, human rights and civil rights leader AFSCME mourns the passing of Bill Lucy, who served as secretary-treasurer of our union for nearly four decades. Read More
September 27, 2024 Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 25, 2024 William Lucy was ‘one of our greatest warriors ever for civil rights, labor rights and human rights’ Bill Lucy was “one of the most accomplished and influential trade unionists ever,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
September 23, 2024 AFSCME member is the proud father of a gold-medal-winning Olympian AFSCME Florida member is brimming with pride over his Olympian daughter’s gold medal run. Read More
September 13, 2024 22 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2024 Union Plus scholarships Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME winners of the Union Plus scholarships. Read More
September 09, 2024 Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’ Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 05, 2024 Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE members hold the line A Washington state wildfire brought out the best in AFSCME members. Read More
September 03, 2024 AFSCME members are on the front lines of our children's education as kids come back to school AFSCME members like Kimberly Lee-Carey of Ohio help students keep their skills sharp over the summer. Read More
August 28, 2024 Oregon mental health specialist is Never Quit Service Award winner Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
July 15, 2024 The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner was raised in union power The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner is an AFSCME member from Iowa. Read More
July 02, 2024 Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 26, 2024 AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. Read More
June 21, 2024 CSEA social services worker dies after assault AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
June 14, 2024 Sheriff’s deputy rides out tornado in vehicle after saving lives of others An Iowa sheriff’s deputy had to ride out a tornado after saving people from it. Read More
June 11, 2024 AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. Read More
June 04, 2024 A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
May 28, 2024 At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine. Read More
May 24, 2024 AFSCME members join federal roundtable discussion on Head Start program Two AFSCME Head Start members took part in a roundtable with the leaders of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
May 23, 2024 We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month Behavioral health workers deserve recognition, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
May 13, 2024 During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
May 10, 2024 AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More
May 07, 2024 During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week. Read More
May 06, 2024 Honoring public service workers for keeping our country functioning We honor public service workers every day – but especially this week. Read More
April 29, 2024 Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More
April 17, 2024 Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’ We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More