July 11, 2022 Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention. Read More
June 28, 2022 Academy Museum workers seek management’s voluntary recognition for their union Academy Museum of Motion Pictures staff have a simple request for their employer – recognize our union voluntarily. Read More
June 24, 2022 Overturning Roe v. Wade strips away ‘a foundational freedom.’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is “an attack on individual humanity, autonomy and personal liberty.” Read More
June 23, 2022 Saunders, labor leaders and lawmakers push Biden for student debt relief AFSCME President Lee Saunders called on President Joe Biden to “go big” on student debt relief. Read More
June 21, 2022 AFSCME members rally at Ohio Capitol demanding recognition for COVID-19 work AFSCME members are making their voices heard as they demand respect and emergency pay from Ohio lawmakers for their work throughout the pandemic. Read More
June 17, 2022 New Jersey behavioral health workers employed by SERV Centers may strike AFSCME New Jersey members who work for SERV Centers may be striking soon in pursuit of a fair contract. Read More
June 15, 2022 National labor leaders join Philadelphia Museum of Art workers at rally for fair contract Philadelphia Museum of Art workers were joined by national and local labor leaders in a rally outside the museum to demand a fair contract. Read More
June 14, 2022 More than 9 million public service workers eligible for federal student debt forgiveness A new analysis shows that more than 9 million public service workers could receive student debt relief. Read More
June 02, 2022 Workers at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library seek union recognition AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign marches on. This time, workers at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore are forming a union through CWU. Read More
June 01, 2022 Staff at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announce they’re forming a union Workers at a Los Angeles museum for movies are seeking a voice on the job. So they are forming a union. Read More
May 27, 2022 AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. Read More
May 26, 2022 Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. Read More
May 26, 2022 ‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. Read More
May 24, 2022 AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
May 23, 2022 Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage AFSCME is pushing Congress to act now to end a nationwide infant formula shortage. Read More
May 16, 2022 During EMS Week, we honor those who are the ‘epitome of the essential worker’ During EMS Week, AFSCME honors workers whose job it is to be on the front lines day in and day out. Read More
May 16, 2022 A Law Enforcement Week tribute from AFSCME We pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement this week. Read More
May 12, 2022 American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract American Red Cross workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying for a fair contract in cities across the country this week. Read More
May 09, 2022 We honor nurses for their round-the-clock dedication to keeping us safe During National Nurses Week, we honor the essential work they do on the front lines of public health battles. Read More
May 06, 2022 This Mother’s Day, let’s honor caregiving moms by seeking change Recommit to easing the burden on caregivers and mothers everywhere. Read More
May 05, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award. Read More
May 03, 2022 Victory for corrections officers in Maine In Maine, corrections officers win a victory with the passage of “The Heart Bill.” Read More
May 02, 2022 Let’s recognize public service workers with words and action: President Saunders This Public Service Recognition Week, let’s commemorate public service workers with not just words but also action. Read More
May 01, 2022 During Corrections Week, we recognize COs and other staff for their service We honor AFSCME members who work in corrections during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
April 27, 2022 Then and now, unions continue to make a difference More and more people across our country are discovering all that the union difference has to offer. Read More
April 26, 2022 Colorado bill seeks to give 38K county workers collective bargaining rights Some 38,000 county workers in Colorado could soon get collective bargaining rights under legislation filed Monday. Read More
April 25, 2022 Overlooked by management during the pandemic, Red Cross workers fight for a fair contract Red Cross workers deserve a fair contract that recognizes their contributions throughout the pandemic. Read More
April 19, 2022 Biden administration extends pause on student loan repayment The Biden administration has extended a pause on student loan repayments through Aug. 31. Read More
April 14, 2022 Workers at Philadelphia Museum of Art ramp up pressure for fair contract Members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Museum are upping the pressure on management to secure their first contract. Read More