Dec 30, 2016 Rhode Islanders’ Holiday Spirit of Giving Council 94 members donate goods to Harrington Hall, an emergency shelter for homeless men. Read More
Dec 28, 2016 Alan Peterson Is a Really Nice Guy Alan Peterson is a utilities worker in Enid, Oklahoma. Last fall, he helped save a couple from their smoke-filled house. Read More
Dec 26, 2016 Being a Public Servant is ‘Reward in and of Itself’ Meet another one of our recent Never Quit Service Award winners. Monica Delgado works in the Juvenile Division of Superior Court in the County of Stanislaus, California. Read More
Dec 21, 2016 Illinois Prison Workers Play Santa for Homeless Families Local 1866 chose to be nice, rather than naughty, and give gifts to those less fortunate. Read More
Dec 19, 2016 This Is Not Just a Cat Story What keeps Ken DiPerna coming back to Massasoit Community College is a family of feral cats that lives in a wooded area right in the center of campus. Read More
Dec 16, 2016 Master Puppeteer Dazzles, Educates Young and Old Alike Meet Bruce Cannon, master puppeteer and AFSCME member. Kids love him and the puppets he brings to life. But don’t take our word for it. See for yourself in our video. Read More
Dec 16, 2016 NJ Member Joins Elite Group – Competes on Jeopardy! on National TV A New Jersey librarian and AFSCME member got the chance to show off her general knowledge as a contestant on Jeopardy! Read More
Dec 15, 2016 Master Puppeteer Dazzles, Educates Young and Old Alike Meet Bruce Cannon, master puppeteer and AFSCME member. Kids love him and the puppets he brings to life. But don’t take our word for it. See for yourself in our video. Read More
Dec 15, 2016 Racine Recycling Worker Killed on the Job by Motorist Public service employees like Mark Gates put themselves at risk every day to keep their communities clean and safe. Read More
Dec 09, 2016 Our Voices As public service workers we never stop. Because it’s not just a job, it’s a calling. Read More
Nov 18, 2016 The Best Job in the World “It’s the best job in the world.” That’s how Toni Monique Taloa described caring for her sister in her home in Buena Park, California. Read More
Oct 27, 2016 Yvette Silas-Pinson: Q&A with a Rising Leader Yvette Silas-Pinson of Council 67 in Maryland is one of dozens of participants in the Women's Leadership Academy. This is her story. Read More
Oct 25, 2016 Innovators: Tapping into Public Employee Potential Snowplowing is safer in Ohio because two state transportation department mechanics – OCSEA members – thought outside the box. Read More
Oct 21, 2016 Running to Represent Workers Meet these Connecticut AFSCME members running for office. Read More
Oct 19, 2016 Support Our Fallen Brother When shots were reported in downtown Fairbanks, Sgt. Allen Brandt did what law enforcement officers do: He went toward the danger. Read More
Oct 13, 2016 Bus Driver Renita Smith Lauded for Heroic Actions Renita Smith treats the children on her school bus as though they were her own. So when she smelled smoke, she led all 20 children off the bus away from the smoke and fumes. Read More
Oct 12, 2016 Before and After the Storm AFSCME members in Miami-Dade worked hard to prepare for Hurricane Matthew. Read More
Oct 03, 2016 Play “Feeding the Dragon” Recalls Life with Dad, a DC 37 Member The late George King Washington was New York City Public Library live-in custodian and a proud DC 37 member. Now he’s the subject of his daughter’s play. Read More
Sep 21, 2016 Just Doing My Job School bus driver Renita Smith saved the day, literally, when she rescued 20 children from a burning bus. Read More
Sep 20, 2016 Meet AFSCME’s Never Quit Innovation Award winners We’re honoring AFSCME members who have made a difference to their union, their community and even to their state — and beyond. Read More
Aug 23, 2016 Coups de Main to Lift up Louisianans in Their Time of Need AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers show “coups de main” to help lift Louisianans in need. Read More
Jul 22, 2016 Never Quit Awards Honored for their public service, activism and innovation, 12 AFSCME members received the first ever Never Quit awards. Read More
Jul 21, 2016 Never Quit Awards - Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper never quits. Cooking is her passion and as a cafeteria manager she nourishes the spirits, bodies and minds of the students at her school. Here's how they said thank you. Read More
Jul 21, 2016 Rachel Cooper – Never Quit Service Award Recipient Steadfast pride and dedication. That’s why Rachel Cooper was honored with AFSCME "Never Quit" Service Award. Read More
Jul 21, 2016 Our Voices During our 42nd International Convention, AFSCME members took time to tell their stories about fighting for fairness and justice in their communities. Read More