May 07, 2021 April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. Read More
May 05, 2021 ‘When we talk about money being released to schools, how do we ensure that truly helps students?’ American Rescue Plan funding should benefit students and paraprofessionals in District of Columbia Public Schools, member says. Read More
May 04, 2021 The Walters Art Museum workers in Baltimore plan to form a union Workers at a famed Baltimore museum plan to form a union through AFSCME to gain a valuable voice on the job. Read More
April 29, 2021 Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” Read More
April 28, 2021 To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and mourn thousands of workers who have died while serving and protecting their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
April 23, 2021 Memphis city employees fight for modest pay raises after year of sacrifices AFSCME Local 1733 workers are fighting for modest pay raises that are long overdue. But the city of Memphis, Tennessee, says no – even though it has the money to pay them. Read More
April 09, 2021 Iowa prison worker deaths prompt urgent call for reforms Two AFSCME prison workers in Iowa were killed on the job. This could’ve been avoided if there had been adequate staffing, Council 61 argues. Read More
April 08, 2021 To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests A new report shows that a loss of collective bargaining has been a major factor in depressing wage growth over the last four decades. Read More
April 07, 2021 Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry New Jersey’s top behavioral health providers have done well for themselves but have neglected their patients and employees, a new report finds. Read More
April 06, 2021 Value the work of AFSCME library workers Say thanks to a library worker on this National Library Workers Day. Honor the value they bring to the communities they serve. Read More
April 01, 2021 AFSCME lauds President Biden’s ‘bold, comprehensive’ infrastructure plan AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan “bold and comprehensive.” Read More
April 01, 2021 DC 37 workers #GetVaccinated at Citi Field event More than DC 37 members got inoculated against COVID-19 at a “Vaccination Day” event in late March. Their union was key in getting them to go to the event. Read More
March 31, 2021 Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’ This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.” Read More
March 26, 2021 How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas Learn how the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas, a school custodian. Read More
March 24, 2021 In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members A unified labor partnership in San Diego delivered the COVID vaccine to union members. Read More
March 23, 2021 At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union AFSCME President Lee Saunders reiterated our union’s support for Amazon workers voting to form their own union. Read More
March 16, 2021 You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money In the latest “On the Record,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains the crucial role AFSCME members played in helping pass the American Rescue Plan. Read More
March 11, 2021 AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can. Read More
March 08, 2021 American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage We applaud the Senate for approving the American Rescue Plan. The relief bill is a huge step closer to becoming law. Read More
March 05, 2021 Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era A decade after the Act 10 fight, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes collective bargaining for public workers. Read More
March 04, 2021 The ‘For the People Act’ will revive, restore democracy AFSCME strongly supports a House-passed voting rights bill, the For the People Act Read More
March 04, 2021 AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan An AFSCME correctional officer from Wisconsin, who’s also a military veteran, is urging Congress to approve the American Rescue Plan to help veterans hurt by the pandemic. Read More
March 03, 2021 Puerto Rico’s Mona Island security officers file complaints with the state Council 95 members who work on Mona Island have filed a complaint citing unsafe and inhumane working conditions. Read More
March 01, 2021 AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill AFSCME President Lee Saunders is asking the Senate to do what the House of Representatives did over the weekend – pass the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan. Read More
February 25, 2021 To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes What’s the best way to Congress to recognize Black History Month? Passing aid to states, cities, towns and schools. This column explains why. Read More
February 23, 2021 AFSCME supports Amazon workers seeking a voice on the job Amazon workers – like workers everywhere – deserve a union and the company’s employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are trying to make that happen. Read More
February 18, 2021 MD members push for essential worker protections AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature. Read More
February 17, 2021 State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid More than 600 state and local leaders call for immediate federal aid to states, cities, towns and school. Read More
February 16, 2021 New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage Millions of working people will be lifted out of poverty if the minimum wage is raised to $15 an hour by 2025 – and that may happen under the new president and Congress. Read More
February 08, 2021 AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines. Read More