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August 26, 2019

He Helps Nevada Students See Campus and They Inspire Him

Never Quit Award winner and Local 4041 member Larry Coffey teaches blind and visually impaired students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to move around campus.

August 20, 2019

Condolences to the Family of Brother Neuman in Oregon

The AFSCME family mourns the workplace death of one of our members in Oregon.

August 14, 2019

We Mourn Puerto Rico Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate

AFSCME mourns the loss of our brother Pedro Rodríguez-Mateo, a corrections officer in Puerto Rico, who was killed in the line of duty.

August 12, 2019

Offering Comfort Amidst the Cinders

Find out how Chico, California, social worker Lance Ferris, a member of AFSCME Local 2620 (Council 57) and the winner of a Never Quit Service Award, used his training to stem trauma and offer comfort after the Camp Fire.

August 05, 2019

Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights

Divided presidential candidates were united over one issue at AFSCME Public Service Forum.

August 03, 2019

Public Service Forum: Recap

Presidential candidates will gather at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where they’ll face questions about their commitment to protecting public services and the working men and women who dedicate their lives to their communities.

August 02, 2019

Candidates to Make Their Case for Public Services at AFSCME Forum

Public services will be the focus of a presidential candidate forum AFSCME is hosting on Saturday in Las Vegas.

July 29, 2019

Cool Under Pressure

Never Quit Service Award winner Joe Martinez stays cool under pressure while fixing the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s helicopters.

July 15, 2019

Paying it Forward in Parma

Never Quit Award Winner Annie Hoffman brings a laugh and a smile to her students’ and co-workers’ faces.

July 10, 2019

42 Years of Honorable Service – 9/11 Responder Honored During Retirement

We honor Jim Tucciarelli, a 9/11 first responder and advocate for Ground Zero workers, who retired last week.

June 28, 2019

At Rogers High School in Minnesota, Special Ed Students Find a Safe Place in Becky Grupa

“She just makes it so easy for kids to learn because she puts them at ease and lets them know that it’s okay if you don’t know something."

June 28, 2019

We Mourn the Passing of Brother Dan Pereira

Brother Dan Pereira of Rhode Island was one of seven people killed in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire.

June 25, 2019

Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Shared Ideas@AFSCME

Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who was elected last fall to serve Iowa's First Congressional District, joined AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride to talk about the effect of collective bargaining on Iowans and discuss why she stands with AFSCME.

June 19, 2019

Celebrating Tim Hughes of WFSE

Union activist, storyteller, a family man. Those are apt words to describe Tim Hughes, a leading conservative voice within AFSCME Council 28 in Washington state.

June 18, 2019

Post-Tornado Recovery Work in Ohio Underscores AFSCME Never Quit Spirit

The tornadoes left more than 70,000 without power and water, and destroyed more than 500 buildings – including the homes of more than 50 AFSCME members.

June 14, 2019

NQSA Winner Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno: A Level of Companionship Like No Other

Marie Cetti is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. For her and K-9 Uno, going above and beyond the call of duty is almost a part of the job description.

June 07, 2019

Members of FL Local Help Secure the Futures of Those They Serve

Local 3025, whose members work at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, awarded scholarships to two members of the graduating senior class.

Here’s the (Union) 411

Union 411 is a new series of videos by Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride, in which she highlights the valuable work AFSCME members do.

May 31, 2019

#NeverQuit: Tanishia Barnes

By serving up hope and love, Tanishia makes a positive impact every single day.

May 21, 2019

In No Uncertain Terms

During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals.

May 20, 2019

Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday

On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero.

May 15, 2019

AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week

National Police Week is a time to honor fallen law enforcement officers, as well as a time for the law enforcement community to stand in solidarity with each other.

May 12, 2019

#UnionMom: Taneshia Barnes

Here’s to all the #unionmoms out there who, like Taneshia, are the backbones of countless families and communities. Happy Mother's Day and thank you for everything you do!

May 10, 2019

AFSCME Panel Discusses Asian Americans in the Modern Labor Movement

As part of our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we were joined at AFSCME International in Washington by three Asian American labor leaders.

May 10, 2019

Union Moms: This is What We Teach Our Kids

Talk about a great Mother’s Day gift. The children and grandchildren of AFSCME members realize the value of unions and appreciate their family’s union activism, writes AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride.

May 09, 2019

Honoring the Everyday Heroes of Public Service

During Public Service Recognition Week, we all should take a moment to extend our thanks to those who have made a career out of helping and empowering their neighbors.

May 09, 2019

An Inspiration to All: Jackie Saunders

AFSCME President Lee Saunders sat down with his mother to talk with her about her life as an organizer, activist and educator.

May 07, 2019

NELP Honors President Saunders on its 50th Anniversary

AFSCME President Lee Saunders was honored by the National Employment Law Project during its 50th anniversary celebration.

April 24, 2019

We Honor the Life and Legacy of Sister Jacquie Jones-Walsh

Sister Jacquie Jones-Walsh was a civil rights leader in the Pacific Northwest and a longtime AFSCME Council 28 leader.

February 07, 2019

AFSCME: The Union for EMS Workers

EMS is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. Unfortunately, the EMTs and paramedics who put their lives on the line every day are up against a broken system.

Our Stories Archive

He Helps Nevada Students See Campus and They Inspire Him

Condolences to the Family of Brother Neuman in Oregon

We Mourn Puerto Rico Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate

Offering Comfort Amidst the Cinders

Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights

Public Service Forum: Recap

Candidates to Make Their Case for Public Services at AFSCME Forum

Cool Under Pressure

Paying it Forward in Parma

42 Years of Honorable Service – 9/11 Responder Honored During Retirement

At Rogers High School in Minnesota, Special Ed Students Find a Safe Place in Becky Grupa

We Mourn the Passing of Brother Dan Pereira

Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Shared Ideas@AFSCME

Celebrating Tim Hughes of WFSE

Post-Tornado Recovery Work in Ohio Underscores AFSCME Never Quit Spirit

NQSA Winner Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno: A Level of Companionship Like No Other

Members of FL Local Help Secure the Futures of Those They Serve

Here’s the (Union) 411

#NeverQuit: Tanishia Barnes

In No Uncertain Terms

Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday

AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week

#UnionMom: Taneshia Barnes

AFSCME Panel Discusses Asian Americans in the Modern Labor Movement

Union Moms: This is What We Teach Our Kids

Honoring the Everyday Heroes of Public Service

An Inspiration to All: Jackie Saunders

NELP Honors President Saunders on its 50th Anniversary

We Honor the Life and Legacy of Sister Jacquie Jones-Walsh

AFSCME: The Union for EMS Workers