October 19, 2018 AFSCME Pennsylvania Members Help Hurricane Florence Victims “We have an opportunity as employees of the township [of Swatara] and members of the union to do something good for others who need it.” Read More
September 19, 2018 A Busy Summer for AFSCME Retirees AFSCME retirees founded three new chapters this summer – in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Memphis, Tennessee. Read More
September 17, 2018 NY Lifeguards, Supervisors Post Five-Year Safety Record It takes preparation, teamwork and diligence to achieve a safety record of this magnitude and duration, said Local 508 Lifeguard Supervisors President Peter Stein. Read More
September 14, 2018 PennDOT Worker, AFSCME Member Loses Life on the Job AFSCME mourns the loss of a Pennsylvania member who died in a worksite accident. Read More
September 11, 2018 Catching a Suspected Killer The suspected “Tinder serial killer” has been arrested – thanks to the work of a DC 37 criminalist. Read More
September 11, 2018 We Remember and Honor on 9/11 Anniversary When things are at their worst, public service workers are at their best. Read More
September 10, 2018 Minnesota’s Mark Ditsch is a Cheerful Warrior for his Community Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner is Minnesota mild. Read More
August 06, 2018 Corrections Officer Laid to Rest “We will not let Joseph Gomm die in vain. We want to ensure that every person who works in corrections can come home safely, and that we can keep our institutions and communities safe." Read More
July 31, 2018 Carson City, California, Workers Help Local Kids Succeed AFSCME members in Carson City, California organized a book drive to help local kids. Read More
July 30, 2018 Never Quit Award Winner Says an Informed Public Makes for a Stronger Democracy “Terry” Kraus is the agency historian at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. One of her colleagues described her as a “one-stop, one-person shop for information on the agency.” Read More
July 27, 2018 Never Quit Awardee Did Outstanding Work in Hurricane’s Aftermath Ana Candelario was named the 2018 AFSCME Never Quit Service Award winner at AFSCME 43rd International Convention in Boston this month. Read More
July 16, 2018 Honoring the Giants of AFSCME’s Past A poignant retrospective charted the lives and careers of the past AFSCME leaders. Read More
July 16, 2018 UNION There is nothing we can’t do when we rise up to meet our challenges together. #RiseUpAFSCME Read More
July 16, 2018 We Are AFSCME “But if they think we’re going to roll over, if they think this is going to slow us down or shut us up, if they think we’re going to let five unelected men in robes steal our freedom, they’ve got a big surprise coming." Read More
July 15, 2018 Walking Tour Shows the History of the Convention’s Host City AFSCME history buffs gather for People’s History Walking Tour of Boston. Read More
July 15, 2018 First-Time Delegate Meeting Sets Agenda for the Week and the Future “By the time this week is over, you will have the tools you need to take on our enemies." Read More
July 15, 2018 Rise Up and Take Action Paul Blujus, a CSEA (New York state) member, talked an Oregon member into sticking with his union and convinced him to reject the lies and misinformation being spread by the anti-union group, the Freedom Foundation. Read More
July 15, 2018 An Action-Packed Destination: Exhibit Hall Spotlight The Exhibit Hall at the convention is a happening, action-packed destination that’s educating and entertaining attendees. Read More
July 14, 2018 Southern California Nurse is First to Register “We’re very excited to be here to support the labor movement in fighting for worker rights,” said Zackos. “This is a really significant time in our history." Read More
July 03, 2018 Remembering Joe Patterson of Ohio Council 8 Patterson will be remembered for many things, but his fellow firefighters and emergency medical technicians remember him as a mentor and as a man who could lift everyone’s spirits. Read More
May 31, 2018 For This Behavioral Health Professional, Being Part of a Strong Union Is Key Being part of a strong union, Mike Yestramski says, is key to his ability to provide quality behavioral health services. Read More
May 25, 2018 AFSCME Launches Women’s Leadership Academy Online Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect working women, strengthen leadership skills, engage politically, and inspire each other to become strong leaders and activists in their workplace. Read More
May 24, 2018 #Throwback Thursday: Mike Rachford Meet AFSCME Retiree Mike Rachford, our latest #Throwback Thursday spotlight. Read More
May 21, 2018 EMS Week: Acknowledging EMS Professionals EMS Week is a chance to acknowledge and thank EMS professionals for their skill, bravery and service to our communities. Read More
May 16, 2018 We Honor the Fallen During Law Enforcement Week We honor two AFSCME members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities last year. Read More
May 14, 2018 Meet an Amazing Public Service Worker The story of this one public service worker shows the amazing and unique contributions AFSCME members make to their communities every day. Read More
May 10, 2018 Thank a Nurse During Nurses Week Nurses Week is a chance to thank nurses for all they do for their patients and their communities. Read More
May 09, 2018 Recommitting to a Strong Union During Corrections Week This week is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which honors correctional staff for their invaluable contributions to society. Read More