March 22, 2024 Shutdown-averting bill has money for AFSCME child care priorities, but more is needed There’s good news for AFSCME child care providers in the shutdown-averting bill but more help is needed. Read More
March 15, 2024 On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
March 13, 2024 Mr. Montoya goes to Washington AFSCME member had a ringside seat to the State of the Union speech last week. Read More
March 08, 2024 AFSCME supports Biden’s vision for America and will help him execute it AFSCME endorses President Joe Biden’s vision for America’s future. Read More
March 08, 2024 AFSCME resolution calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages AFSCME seeks Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages. Read More
March 07, 2024 Workers strike after Minnesota city rescinds contract offer at the last minute Workers for a Minnesota city say they had no choice but to strike. Read More
February 28, 2024 AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
February 26, 2024 In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. Read More
February 23, 2024 Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. Read More
February 16, 2024 To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers. Read More
February 15, 2024 AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More
February 13, 2024 Lovin’ union life of Valentine’s Day Savor the sweetness of solidarity on Valentine’s Day. Read More
February 09, 2024 Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff A new congressional measure would recognize the critical role paraprofessionals and support staff play in our schools. Read More
February 06, 2024 Cultural workers find a voice on the job through AFSCME Cultural workers are organizing more and more through AFSCME. Read More
January 30, 2024 AFSCME supports bill that would raise federal employee pay AFSCME supports a bill that would give federal employees a 7.4% pay increase in 2025. Read More
January 29, 2024 AFSCME’s ‘I AM Story’ podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award Vote for the I AM Story podcast to receive an NAACP Image Awards. Read More
January 24, 2024 Workers at the Denver Art Museum seek union election Denver Art Museum workers have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. Read More
January 23, 2024 Union membership numbers show momentum remains strong despite staffing shortages Despite soaring union momentum and worker activism, the union membership rate slipped slightly last year, federal data show. Read More
January 16, 2024 Salem Hospital doctors to form a union through Council 93 To improve patient care, doctors at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts are forming a union. Read More
January 12, 2024 Maryland AFSCME member urges swift congressional action on federal budget Jenny Reese, a Maryland nurse and president of AFSCME Local 539 (Council 3), wants Congress to quickly pass a federal budget and not cut services. Read More
January 11, 2024 Workers at Denver Art Museum announce union campaign Workers are forming a union at the Denver Art Museum. Read More
January 10, 2024 Public sector job growth is increasing, but many vacancies still remain It’s important to keep investing in public services, even though the sector is growing. Read More
January 08, 2024 As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
January 05, 2024 NAPE members win bid, for now, to stop governor’s unilateral return to office order AFSCME members in Nebraska want their governor to negotiate with them before ending telework for state workers. Read More
December 21, 2023 Union momentum is strong heading into 2024 Unions are entering the new year with strong momentum, President Saunders writes. Read More
December 14, 2023 AFSCME backs bill to strengthen our country’s public health nursing workforce AFSCME supports the Public Health Nursing Act, which would help public health departments strengthen their nursing staff. Read More
December 13, 2023 ‘I still don’t feel like myself’: report shows health workers struggle with pandemic fallout A new report by the CDC shows health workers showed symptoms of poor mental health more than anyone else during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
December 11, 2023 Latest jobs report shows public services are ‘on the way toward a full recovery’ Jobs report shows remarkable improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
December 08, 2023 911 SAVES Act would honor dispatchers, give them access to additional resources 911 SAVES Act would classify 911 dispatchers the same as other first responders. Read More
December 07, 2023 Public worker lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law Wisconsin public service workers are suing to overturn a 2011 state anti-collective bargaining law. Read More