August 16, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes many AFSCME priorities and represents a historic achievement for working families. Read More
August 15, 2022 With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House All eyes are now on the White House, where the president will sign the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days. Read More
August 08, 2022 Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes AFSCME supports the Billionaire Minimum Tax Act, which would level the playing field when it comes to the rich paying their fair share of taxes. Read More
August 04, 2022 Extreme heat creates hazardous work conditions for Texas corrections staff An AFSCME affiliate tells a Texas legislative committee that the lack of air-conditioning in Texas prisons is dangerous for corrections staff and incarcerated people. Read More
Union 411: It’s all about the NEO This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized. Read More
July 29, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘an economic game changer’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “an economic game changer.” Read More
July 26, 2022 Burlington workers fight for – and win – expansive paid leave AFSCME members in Burlington, Vermont, won a paid leave provision in their new contract. Read More
July 19, 2022 Suicide prevention helpline has a new, shorter number – 988 The new 988 hotline will make it easier for people to connect with help when they’re having suicidal thoughts or experiencing other mental health distress Read More
July 18, 2022 Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract Workers at northern California’s Sequoia Hospital, who are members of AFSCME Council 57, went on strike today seeking a fair contract. Read More
July 15, 2022 We celebrate the successful Philadelphia Convention. After a successful Convention in Philadelphia, we look forward to meeting in Chicago in two years. Read More
July 14, 2022 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention Labor Secretary Marty Walsh lauds AFSCME for fighting fiercely for working people in Convention speech. Read More
July 14, 2022 AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights Civil rights icon John Lewis’ advice to “make good trouble” applies in today’s fight for voting rights. Read More
July 13, 2022 AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers AFSCME brought Convention power to a rally for Philadelphia Museum of Art workers. Read More
July 13, 2022 Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement The AFL-CIO president, who spoke at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, sketched the way forward for the labor movement. Read More
July 12, 2022 Stacey Abrams has an inspiring message for AFSCME Convention attendees Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams inspires AFSCME Convention attendees and urges them to vote. Read More
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