September 03, 2024 AFSCME members highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms AFSCME’s Ohio “shred day” highlights dangers of Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
August 29, 2024 AFSCME member joins Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour and pushes for paid family leave Latonta Godboldt, an AFSCME member and child care provider in Philadelphia, joined the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour this week. Read More
August 27, 2024 AFL-CIO report: S&P 500 company CEOs made 268 times what their workers made last year A new AFL-CIO report shows CEOs made about 268 times what workers made last year. Read More
August 23, 2024 How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy. Read More
August 20, 2024 Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’ At the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME President Saunders praised Kamala Harris’ pro-worker record. Read More
August 19, 2024 AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November. Read More
August 08, 2024 Another unit of workers for a Virginia city file for union election A new unit of workers at a Virginia city are seeking to unionize through AFSCME. Read More
August 07, 2024 After Oregon university offers paltry wages, postdocs authorize a strike After Oregon university makes poor contract offer, AFSCME-represented postdocs prepare to strike. Read More
August 06, 2024 AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’ AFSCME praises Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate. Read More
August 05, 2024 Thousands of University of California workers take to the streets to demand a fair contract Thousands of staff at University of California campuses fight for a fair contract. Read More
August 02, 2024 Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris Labor unions are ready to help Kamala Harris win in November. Read More
August 01, 2024 President Saunders: Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris are ‘foolish, ignorant and divisive’ AFSCME president slams Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris. Read More
July 30, 2024 AFSCME Retirees protest Project 2025’s call to destroy Medicare Project 2025 would wreck Medicare. AFSCME retirees are not going to stand for it. Read More
July 29, 2024 AFSCME supports Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court We support of President Joe Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court. Read More
July 26, 2024 AFSCME corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. Read More
July 25, 2024 Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system. Read More
July 24, 2024 AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens. Read More
July 23, 2024 AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Read More
July 19, 2024 Trump’s ‘Project 2025’ would take away many of our hard-won rights and freedoms Visit our new website to learn about Donald Trump’s plans to harm public service workers in a second term. Read More
July 03, 2024 AFSCME supports new Biden administration heat standard for workers AFSCME supports a new heat standard proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor that aims to protect workers exposed to extreme heat.070324- Read More
July 01, 2024 Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut AFSCME is fighting right-wing attacks on vulnerable Americans. Read More
June 27, 2024 AFSCME member testifies about the devastating impact of Social Security cuts Social Security benefit cuts spurred by two outdated legal provisions are unfairly hurting some AFSCME members. Read More
June 25, 2024 HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. Read More
June 17, 2024 AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job Rest in power, Agent Davis Martinez Read More
June 05, 2024 AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More
May 21, 2024 Hospital staffing shortages draws hundreds to California rally UNAC/UHCP members demand solutions to California’s hospital staffing crisis at a Sacramento rally this month. Read More
April 26, 2024 On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. Read More
April 25, 2024 Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
April 24, 2024 Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. Read More
April 18, 2024 Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More