September 28, 2021 Marches this Saturday will defend reproductive justice AFSCME members are urged to take part in the Women’s March on Saturday to defend reproductive rights. Read More
September 23, 2021 Reproductive justice is economic justice AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. Read More
September 21, 2021 AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices. Read More
September 16, 2021 AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes Kanika Jones, a Head Start case worker in Phoenix and member of AFSCME Local 2960, added her voice to a growing chorus calling for higher taxes on the wealthy. Read More
September 14, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health workers held Labor Day strike SERV behavioral health workers held a Labor Day strike. Read More
September 10, 2021 In Michigan, AFSCME, members of Congress urge passage of Build Back Better plan AFSCME Michigan to Congress – pass the Biden Build Back Better plan for the good of the country. Read More
September 10, 2021 To Build Back Better, we must invest in our children, our families, our caregivers President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda would make big investments in early childhood education, offering children, families and caregivers much-needed support. Read More
September 07, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health member discusses unionization challenges What are the challenges workers face in creating unions? Ask this New Jersey behavioral health worker. Read More
September 03, 2021 Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965 More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, reinforcing a steady trend of growing union popularity. Read More
September 03, 2021 Recognition and Respect on Labor Day Public support for unions is the highest it has been in recent memory. This Labor Day, let’s ensure Congress passes the strongest labor rights protections in years. Read More
September 02, 2021 SERV workers authorize Labor Day strike Some behavioral health workers at SERV Centers of New Jersey in Mercer County are going on a strike for 24 hours on Labor Day. Read More
September 02, 2021 AFSCME child care provider to Congress: Invest more in early childhood education An AFSCME child care provider from New York state is urging Congress to provide additional support in early childhood education. Read More
September 01, 2021 We should build ‘an economy that puts workers’ interests front and center’ In Labor Day message, President Lee Saunders urges Congress to pass laws to help working people organize. Read More
September 01, 2021 AFSCME California members fight to stop anti-worker recall It’s critical for AFSCME members in California and their families to vote no on recalling pro-worker Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read More
August 31, 2021 Correctional officers in Puerto Rico hold a rally to demand wage fairness Correctional officers in Puerto Rico held a rally last week to demand wage fairness and better working conditions. Read More
August 30, 2021 At Washington march, AFSCME’s Saunders urges action to protect voting rights AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at the March On For Washington, urging lawmakers to protect our right to vote. Read More
August 26, 2021 Much at stake for working families as Virginia elections approach The 2021 elections in Virginia are an opportunity to protect the victories we’ve achieved and make further progress on the issues that matter most to working families. Read More
August 23, 2021 AFSCME members join rallies in four cities to fight for our right to vote AFSCME members participated in four rallies over the weekend to protect our right to vote. Read More
August 20, 2021 To pay for infrastructure, require the rich and corporations to pay their fair share of taxes The right way to pay for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda is to make wealthy corporations and individuals pay their fair share of taxes. Read More
August 19, 2021 Voting rights events planned for this weekend to mark the start of a yearlong campaign Safeguarding the right to vote will be the focus of events in four cities this weekend. Read More
August 18, 2021 Walters museum workers demand inclusive union election, hold rally to up the pressure Workers at Baltimore’s Walters Art Museum are pushing management to voluntarily recognize their union. Read More
August 13, 2021 On the anniversary of the Social Security Act, let’s fix its flaws On the 86th anniversary of the Social Security Act, let’s recommit to making it fair for every public service worker. Read More
August 11, 2021 AFSCME joins coalition of labor, civil rights organizations to protect the right to vote AFSCME has joined a coalition of labor and civil rights organizations that will fight for our right to vote over the coming year. Read More
August 03, 2021 AFSCME is fighting on behalf of public service workers struggling with student loans AFSCME is pushing for several fixes to help public service workers facing student loan debt. Read More
August 02, 2021 AFSCME applauds officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 for their testimony AFSCME applauds the four police officers who testified before a House committee about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Read More
July 30, 2021 Saunders celebrates Medicare anniversary, demands action to cut prescription drug prices Congress should act now to lower prescription drug costs for all Americans, especially retirees, AFSCME president says. Read More
July 29, 2021 In a victory for AFSCME, New Mexico’s private prison population to be cut in half Learn how AFSCME’s campaign to return prison prisons to public hands is paying off in New Mexico. Read More
July 28, 2021 If you’re struggling to pay rent, use this tool to find help For millions of renters across the country struggling to pay rent, help is available through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. Read More
July 28, 2021 Overworked and underpaid, Norfolk city employees ‘are ready for a change’ Overworked, underpaid and under-resourced employees of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, are demanding an ordinance that will allow them to form a union. Read More
July 22, 2021 Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health President Lee Saunders joined a panel discussion on the role that organized labor plays in addressing workplace mental health. Read More