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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
June 04, 2019 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. Read More
May 31, 2019 #NeverQuit: Tanishia Barnes By serving up hope and love, Tanishia makes a positive impact every single day. Read More
May 21, 2019 In No Uncertain Terms During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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! Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
April 09, 2019 AFSCME Celebrates National Library Workers Day On National Library Workers Day, discover how AFSCME library workers meet their communities’ ever-evolving library needs. Read More
April 03, 2019 With New Convention, AFSCME Florida Writes New Page in Its History AFSCME Florida has new leadership, new momentum from its convention. Read More
March 29, 2019 AFSCME Remembers Wanda Riley We mourn the death of longtime AFSCME Council 28 member Wanda Riley, an activist particularly known for her fight for single-payer health care. Read More
March 26, 2019 Celebrate AFSCME Women Making History During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the proud and fearless sisters who drive change in our union. AFSCME is strong because AFSCME women are strong. Read More
March 20, 2019 We Mourn the Loss of Our CSEA Brother AFSCME mourns the loss of a CSEA Region 5 brother, Dennis “Matt” Howe, a New York state Department of Transportation maintenance worker. Read More
March 18, 2019 Barbara Jacobs: A Half Century of Service A mail clerk at The Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Jacobs has been a welcome presence for the academy’s cadets throughout her nearly 50-year career. Read More
March 14, 2019 A Life-Changing Call Leads to a Life of Service Now, 18 years later, Glodo, a member of AFSCME Local 1180, is proud to still work for the city of Tulsa as a dispatcher for the fire and police departments. Read More
March 11, 2019 Read All About Us The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), which is made up of 55 labor unions that represent 12.5 million working people, is profiling its member unions one by one. Read More
February 22, 2019 Member Spotlight: Council 66 Member Helps ‘Urban Experiment’ Thrive Meet Evan Lowenstein, an AFSCME Council 66 member who takes pride in helping the city market in Rochester, New York, thrive. Read More
February 19, 2019 She Has Her Community’s Back; Her Union Has Hers Amy Meredith, an assistant district attorney at the Travis County, Texas, District Attorney’s Office, has been keeping her community safe by prosecuting some of Travis County’s most violent criminals. Read More
February 14, 2019 Honoring Our Beloved Law Enforcement Dogs Let's show some love for AFSCME canines, who help make public safety happen. Read More
February 08, 2019 An Accident, A Caring Act, A Life Saved Compassionate act by an OCSEA-represented state employee saves a life. Read More
February 07, 2019 Unsung Heroes No More: NM Event Honors Public Safety Workers AFSCME Council 18 members came together on Jan. 31 to honor public safety officers and their vital contributions to our communities. Read More