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
July 15, 2021 President Saunders calls for breaking the 'hammerlock' in Senate At an AFL-CIO press conference, AFSCME President Lee Saunders called for changing Senate rules that stand in the way of a pro-worker agenda. Read More
July 13, 2021 Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify. Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator. Read More
July 12, 2020 AFSCME members secure state audit in latest step to fix problems with their employer AFSCME Local 1902 members have long pointed out workplace problems at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Their concerns are finally getting heard by the state. Read More
July 06, 2021 Go ahead. Don’t be shy. Hire a public service worker. Do you know what will juice the already robust economic recovery even more? Increased hiring of public service workers at the state and local levels. Read More
July 01, 2021 AFSCME stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ community during Pride Month The key message during AFSCME’s Pride Month panel discussion was that labor rights and LGBTQ rights are inextricably linked. Read More
June 30, 2021 LGBTQ rights and labor rights are intrinsically linked Learn why the labor movement supports the Equality Act and how labor rights and LGBTQ rights are closely linked. Read More
June 25, 2021 At annual council meeting, AFSCME Retirees make their voices heard AFSCME Retirees held their annual council meeting and lobby day this week, where they made their voices heard virtually and just as loudly as ever. Read More
June 25, 2021 400 child care providers deliver roses and demand fair pay from governor In a rally demanding a living wage from the state of California, hundreds of child care providers made their voices heard loud and clear. Read More
June 24, 2021 Illinois district library workers decide to form a union through AFSCME Nearly 100 workers at the Niles-Maine District Library in Illinois are planning to form a union through AFSCME Council 31. Read More
June 23, 2021 Blocking voting rights bill nothing more than ‘partisan gamesmanship,’ Saunders says AFSCME President Lee Saunders is excoriating Senate Republicans for blocking a comprehensive voting rights bill. Read More
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