March 03, 2022 AFSCME members protect collective bargaining in Virginia Virginia’s collective bargaining law is safe after a flurry of anti-worker bills were defeated in the Senate. Read More
March 02, 2022 Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities In his first State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden showed once again that he stands with working families. Read More
February 25, 2022 Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a historic choice for the Supreme Court, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
February 24, 2022 AFSCME members are fighting to preserve COVID safety standards Undeterred by a setback, AFSCME members are continuing their fight to preserve COVID safety standards in Virginia. Read More
February 23, 2022 AFSCME President Saunders: A thriving Black community relies on strong labor unions AFSCME President Lee Saunders, in a new video, explains the connection between Black prosperity and labor unions. Read More
February 16, 2022 Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them A California child care provider explains why the U.S. Senate should pass legislation that includes funding for child care and pre-K. Read More
February 10, 2022 The pay gap between Missouri and Illinois state workers underscores the union difference Some Missourians choose to work for the state of Illinois rather than their own state because of better pay secured through a strong union contract. Read More
February 09, 2022 White House seeks to empower workers, establish federal government as model employer The Biden-Harris administration has released a report with dozens of recommendations for empowering workers across the country. Read More
February 08, 2022 FAMU workers call attention to poverty-level wages Workers at Florida A&M University are tired of getting paid poverty wages, and they’re seeking fairer compensation. Read More
February 08, 2022 Anti-worker bills killed by Virginia state Senate, thanks to AFSCME Virginia members Two anti-worker bills were stopped in the Virginia state Senate thanks to the hard work of members of AFSCME Virginia and other labor unions. Read More
February 07, 2022 Almost $200,000 in student loan debt forgiven for DC 37 member thanks to PSLF waiver New York member Laura Morand says the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has been a savior. Read More
February 04, 2022 As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which would eventually lower drug prices for all Americans, not just retirees. Read More
January 26, 2022 AFSCME-backed bill seeks to overcome the nation’s addiction crisis Congress should approve the CARE Act, an AFSCME-backed bill that will help the country overcome the addiction crisis. Read More
January 25, 2022 New Labor Department website helps workers address workplace issues A new website launched by the U.S. Department of Labor provides workers with information to resolve common workplace concerns. Read More
January 17, 2022 Advancing Dr. King’s voting rights legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. successfully fought for minority voting rights, but they are under siege once again. Congress must act with the fierce urgency of now. Read More
January 13, 2022 With democracy at stake, Congress must pass voting rights legislation AFSCME President Lee Saunders urges the Senate to pass crucial voting rights legislation – and change Senate rules if necessary to make it happen. Read More
January 11, 2022 AFSCME supports American Red Cross workers as they struggle for fair treatment and respect American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, are gearing up for negotiations with their employer over pay, benefits and working conditions. Read More
January 10, 2022 AFSCME members welcome extension of pause on federal student loan payments While our union welcomes the extension of the pause on federal student loan payments to May 1, we will continue to strongly advocate for further student loan relief. Read More
January 06, 2022 Saunders: Jan. 6 anniversary a reminder that democracy must be safeguarded The anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack shows we must safeguard our democracy, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
January 05, 2022 AFSCME joins labor push for permanent health standard to protect against COVID-19 AFSCME and a group of unions are pushing the Biden administration to adopt permanent protections for health care workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
January 04, 2022 Strong unions go hand in hand with prosperous communities and a stable democracy, report finds A new report finds that high unionization rates correlate with other measures of economic, personal and democratic well-being. Read More
January 04, 2022 Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers A Maryland transportation worker describes how President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will help. Read More
December 28, 2021 Saunders remembers friend and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid President Lee Saunders: “Sen. Reid’s legacy is not just about his rise, but whom he brought with him.” Read More
December 21, 2021 AFSCME members renew resolve to make the Build Back Better Act a reality The Build Back Better Act would invest some $2 trillion to expand the social safety net, fight climate change and invest in our human infrastructure. Read More
December 17, 2021 Vice President Harris announces plan to replace country’s lead pipes The Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will replace all lead pipes and remove lead paint in homes to protect families from lead exposure. Read More
December 16, 2021 Rallies highlight importance of child care provisions in the Build Back Better Act Rallies held this week stressed the importance of child care. Participants called on the Senate to pass the Build Back Better Act. Read More
December 13, 2021 OCSEA members at Toledo Correctional Institution protest unsafe working conditions Working conditions are so unsafe at a Toledo, Ohio, prison, that OCSEA members working there held a picket to draw attention to the issue. Read More
December 13, 2021 In support of striking Kellogg’s workers, Biden says collective bargaining is ‘critical’ In support of Kellogg’s striking workers, President Joe Biden issued a statement last week saying he will “aggressively defend” both labor unions and collective bargaining. Read More
December 03, 2021 OAPSE president urges use of federal stimulus money to end school staffing shortages OAPSE President Lois Carson discussed school labor shortages during a webinar put together by the federal Education and Treasury departments. Read More
December 02, 2021 Amazon workers in Alabama get second chance at unionization vote The National Labor Relations Board found that Amazon improperly interfered in the union election held earlier this year. Read More