September 16, 2022 Columbus Museum of Art employees seek voluntary recognition from museum trustees Workers at the Columbus Museum of Art have a simple request for management – recognize our union. Read More
September 13, 2022 AFSCME members seek fairer contract for Nebraska state workers Nebraska state workers deserve a fair contract and AFSCME members are working hard to ensure that happens. Read More
September 09, 2022 Behind the highest union approval ratings in 60 years The Economic Policy Institute looks at what’s driving labor unions’ highest favorability since 1965. Read More
September 07, 2022 Workers at storied Philadelphia Museum of Art authorize a strike Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are so serious about getting a contract that they have authorized a strike if management fails to negotiate a fair contract. Read More
September 05, 2022 Cause for optimism on Labor Day In a column, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why working people have reasons to be hopeful and optimistic this Labor Day. Read More
September 02, 2022 California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions Front-line workers at Burlingame Skilled Nursing in California are demanding fair wages, improved staffing and better working conditions, among other things. Read More
August 31, 2022 Improve child nutrition programs without delay, AFSCME tells Congress AFSCME is putting pressure on Congress to update federal child nutrition programs soon after lawmakers return from their summer break. Read More
August 30, 2022 As workers organize from coast to coast, approval of labor unions continues to rise The latest annual Gallup poll on union favorability found that 71% of Americans support labor unions, the highest level since 1965. Read More
August 26, 2022 AFSCME probation workers protest unsafe working conditions Los Angeles County probation personnel are facing increasing danger at work, and members of AFSCME District Council 36 are putting pressure on the county to boost safety. Read More
August 24, 2022 Student debt relief plan to put a big dent in college debt crisis, help working people Struggling with crushing college debt? The Biden administration has a new policy forgiving tens of thousands of dollars of debt for millions of borrowers. Read More
August 23, 2022 AFSCME members urge Biden administration to extend PSLF temporary waiver AFSCME members are urging the Biden administration to extend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) temporary waiver, which expires on October 31, 2022. Read More
August 18, 2022 New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health Two new public-safety laws – that have strong AFSCME support – will keep our communities safer and benefit first responders and their families. Read More
August 16, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes many AFSCME priorities and represents a historic achievement for working families. Read More
August 15, 2022 With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House All eyes are now on the White House, where the president will sign the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days. Read More
August 08, 2022 Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes AFSCME supports the Billionaire Minimum Tax Act, which would level the playing field when it comes to the rich paying their fair share of taxes. Read More
August 04, 2022 Extreme heat creates hazardous work conditions for Texas corrections staff An AFSCME affiliate tells a Texas legislative committee that the lack of air-conditioning in Texas prisons is dangerous for corrections staff and incarcerated people. Read More
August 03, 2022 Union 411: It’s all about the NEO This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized. Read More
July 29, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘an economic game changer’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “an economic game changer.” Read More
July 26, 2022 Burlington workers fight for – and win – expansive paid leave AFSCME members in Burlington, Vermont, won a paid leave provision in their new contract. Read More
July 19, 2022 Suicide prevention helpline has a new, shorter number – 988 The new 988 hotline will make it easier for people to connect with help when they’re having suicidal thoughts or experiencing other mental health distress Read More
July 18, 2022 Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract Workers at northern California’s Sequoia Hospital, who are members of AFSCME Council 57, went on strike today seeking a fair contract. Read More
July 15, 2022 We celebrate the successful Philadelphia Convention. See you in Chicago in 2024! After a successful Convention in Philadelphia, we look forward to meeting in Chicago in two years. Read More
July 14, 2022 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention Labor Secretary Marty Walsh lauds AFSCME for fighting fiercely for working people in Convention speech. Read More
July 14, 2022 AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights Civil rights icon John Lewis’ advice to “make good trouble” applies in today’s fight for voting rights. Read More
July 13, 2022 AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers AFSCME brought Convention power to a rally for Philadelphia Museum of Art workers. Read More
July 13, 2022 Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement The AFL-CIO president, who spoke at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, sketched the way forward for the labor movement. Read More
July 12, 2022 Stacey Abrams has an inspiring message for AFSCME Convention attendees Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams inspires AFSCME Convention attendees and urges them to vote. Read More
July 11, 2022 Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention. Read More
June 28, 2022 Academy Museum workers seek management’s voluntary recognition for their union Academy Museum of Motion Pictures staff have a simple request for their employer – recognize our union voluntarily. Read More
June 24, 2022 Overturning Roe v. Wade strips away ‘a foundational freedom.’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is “an attack on individual humanity, autonomy and personal liberty.” Read More