June 22, 2021 AFSCME child care provider joins calls to protect American Rescue Plan funds Miren Algorri, an AFSCME child care provider from California, joined a chorus of voices pushing back against attempts to raid the American Rescue Plan. Read More
June 18, 2021 A Father’s Day legacy of service In a Father’s Day essay, AFSCME President Lee Saunders pays tribute to his dad and reflects on the union values he learned from his father. Read More
June 17, 2021 AFSCME president on high court ACA ruling: A ‘huge victory’ for working families AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauded the Supreme Court for rejecting the latest baseless lawsuit aimed at overturning the Affordable Care Act. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME members lead the way in getting vaccinated AFSCME members are leading the way in getting vaccinated but more can be done to stop COVID’s spread. Read More
June 09, 2021 California child care providers demand higher wages Child care providers rallied on Tuesday, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to the bargaining table and increase their pay. Read More
June 04, 2021 Iowa corrections package is good but not good enough The Iowa legislative package for increased corrections funding – coming two months after the Anamosa State Penitentiary killings of AFSCME members – is a good start but isn’t good enough. Read More
May 25, 2021 Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’ A Connecticut member explains why he decided to step up his involvement in his union. Read More
May 20, 2021 Americans want unions, and they want them now New survey findings on public sentiments toward labor unions suggest Americans are waking up to the union difference. Read More
May 19, 2021 Labor secretary visits with Sanitation Strike participants Watch the highlights video of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s visit to AFSCME Local 1733 in Memphis, Tennessee. Read More
May 14, 2021 Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill A bill that passed the house today would ban workplace discrimination against pregnant employees and job applicants. Read More
May 13, 2021 Promoting solidarity during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month AFSCME welcomed the National Employment Law Project’s Han Lu for a discussion of Asian American solidarity during Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. Read More
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