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November 22, 2021

Historic union election looming at Art Institute of Chicago

Workers at the Art Institute of Chicago and the institute’s school have filed petitions with the National Labor Relations Board seeking union elections.

November 19, 2021

AFSCME’s Saunders urges Senate to act on House-approved Build Back Better Act

After House passage of the Build Back Better Act, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said our country is “set to turn a corner.”

November 16, 2021

AFSCME President Lee Saunders joins signing ceremony of historic infrastructure bill

President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law at the White House.

November 05, 2021

32,000 health care workers notify Kaiser Permanente they will go on strike beginning Nov. 15

A strike by 32,000 workers of Kaiser Permanente out West is scheduled for Nov. 15 – unless the company alters its wage and other proposals to the workers’ satisfaction.

November 04, 2021

Union 411: How and why we organize

The next installment of Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride’s Union 411 video series focuses on how and why workers organize.

November 01, 2021

Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’

During a rally for UNAC/UHCP workers, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shared a message of solidarity.

November 01, 2021

AFSCME gets out the vote as Virginia’s election grows near

AFSCME is making the final push to get out the vote in Virginia for Tuesday’s elections.

October 29, 2021

Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework a ‘sea change’ for working families.

October 26, 2021

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced in the House today.

October 21, 2021

At Morehouse College, AFSCME’s Saunders urges students to be part of social change

AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at Morehouse College’s Crown Forum, urging students to be part of social change.

October 20, 2021

Biden-Harris administration announces rules to encourage federal workers to join unions

Two new rules issued by the White House will help federal workers join unions.

October 19, 2021

Fed-up workers spark national wave of activism

Workers across the country are increasingly taking to the picket line or threatening to strike this October.

October 14, 2021

Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more

The Social Security COLA made a big jump, but it’s not enough to help retirees.

October 13, 2021

More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike

Thousands of California health care workers are prepared to strike if Kaiser Permanente fails to address understaffing, wages and other issues.

October 05, 2021

Baltimore Museum of Art workers are latest to join a national wave of museum organizing

Workers at the Baltimore Museum of Art are forming a union – the latest in a national wave of organizing in cultural institutions.

October 04, 2021

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

A new report released by AFSCME shows cultural institutions accepted taxpayer help to make it through the coronavirus pandemic but kept laying off workers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 14, 2021

New Jersey behavioral health workers held Labor Day strike

SERV behavioral health workers held a Labor Day strike.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Priorities Archive

Historic union election looming at Art Institute of Chicago

AFSCME’s Saunders urges Senate to act on House-approved Build Back Better Act

AFSCME President Lee Saunders joins signing ceremony of historic infrastructure bill

32,000 health care workers notify Kaiser Permanente they will go on strike beginning Nov. 15

Union 411: How and why we organize

Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’

AFSCME gets out the vote as Virginia’s election grows near

Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced

At Morehouse College, AFSCME’s Saunders urges students to be part of social change

Biden-Harris administration announces rules to encourage federal workers to join unions

Fed-up workers spark national wave of activism

Social Security COLA rises, but Congress needs to do more

More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike

Baltimore Museum of Art workers are latest to join a national wave of museum organizing

Report: Cultural institutions took federal money but still let go of workers

Marches this Saturday will defend reproductive justice

Reproductive justice is economic justice

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans

AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes

New Jersey behavioral health workers held Labor Day strike

In Michigan, AFSCME, members of Congress urge passage of Build Back Better plan

To Build Back Better, we must invest in our children, our families, our caregivers

New Jersey behavioral health member discusses unionization challenges

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

Recognition and Respect on Labor Day

SERV workers authorize Labor Day strike

AFSCME child care provider to Congress: Invest more in early childhood education

We should build ‘an economy that puts workers’ interests front and center’

AFSCME California members fight to stop anti-worker recall