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May 21, 2020

U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns

Leaders of leading U.S. businesses joined labor and government officials in urging Congress to do more to help states, cities and towns amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 21, 2020

All EMS Workers Should be Eligible for Federal Benefits Program

The Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program shouldn’t exclude EMS workers based on whom they work for.

May 20, 2020

To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services

Conservative economists and liberal politicians alike agree that to avoid a protracted national economic catastrophe, the federal government must do more to help states, cities and towns.

May 15, 2020

‘Labor Rights and Voting Rights are Deeply Interconnected’

Labor and voting rights go hand in hand, AFSCME president says in advocating for a voting rights bill introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden.

May 14, 2020

Poll: Most Americans Support Stimulus for States, Cities and Towns

The support for federal aid to states, cities and towns is overwhelming and bipartisan, according to a new AFSCME/AFT poll.

May 13, 2020

Saunders Named to Economic Task Force Set Up by Biden, Sanders

AFSCME president will serve on an economy task force created by former Democratic presidential rivals.

May 13, 2020

AFSCME Members Keep Maine Moving Forward

Maine lawmakers and AFSCME leaders agree – Congress needs to provide state and local aid to prevent an economic catastrophe.

May 12, 2020

Saunders: HEROES Act Is Right for America

AFSCME supports pro-worker legislation introduced in the U.S. House. The HEROES Act includes robust state and local aid.

May 08, 2020

Congress Can’t Abandon States, Localities As Unemployment Climbs Sky High

With record unemployment, now is not the time to add fuel to the fire. Congress must provide state and local aid to prevent even more job losses.

May 08, 2020

Black Civil Rights and Faith Leaders Call for State and Local Aid

As African Americans are being disproportionately harmed by COVID-19, swift state and local aid is necessary to stem pandemic’s fallout.

May 04, 2020

Front-Line Workers are Stepping Up to the Plate – When Will Congress?

One Kentucky local is serving members during the pandemic using a time-tested union technique – member action teams.

May 04, 2020

AFSCME Ads Seeking State, Local Aid Go National

Ads by AFSCME seeking state, local aid are hitting cable, digital platforms nationally.

April 30, 2020

Corrections Workers Need Congress to Act As Prisons Become Coronavirus Petri Dishes

Corrections officers describe rising COVID-19 cases in their facilities and a continuing lack of personal protective equipment. Congress, are you listening?

April 28, 2020

Pelosi, Schumer Join AFSCME Members to Push Congress for State, Local Aid

Pro-worker congressional leaders fight alongside AFSCME members for state, local aid.

April 27, 2020

NE Members Speak Out for Better Protections, Clearer Guidelines During Pandemic

Facing a lack of action from their governor, NAPE members organize petition effort to demand protections.

April 24, 2020

Saunders to Congress: Helping States, Localities Must Be Next on Your Agenda

The aid for small businesses and more COVID-19 testing was necessary, but Congress still has unfinished work. It needs to help struggling state and local governments. ASAP.

April 22, 2020

Social Workers Play a Critical Role During the COVID-19 Crisis

An AFSCME social worker stressed that it’s important for Congress to give aid to local and state governments so they can continue to prevent child and domestic abuse.

April 15, 2020

AFSCME Leaders, Markey Discuss Ways to Protect Front-Line Workers

A virtual conversation between AFSCME leaders and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey revolved around protecting front-line workers.

April 14, 2020

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

More coronavirus relief is needed. That much is clear. But what sort of aid should Congress provide? We have ideas.

April 13, 2020

Virginia Governor Authorizes Historic First Step for Collective Bargaining Rights

It’s a victory but the fight still continues. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed a bill authorizing collective bargaining for some public employees across the commonwealth.

April 09, 2020

‘Essential Workers’ Have No Voice on the Job. The VA Collective Bargaining Bill Would Start to Fix That.

We are urging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to sign a collective bargaining bill. He has limited time to do it or it won’t become law.

April 07, 2020

More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like

Congress needs to provide more relief to help our nation’s workers and economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what that aid should look like.

April 06, 2020

‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’

During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs.

March 30, 2020

Unions Condemn Chamber of Commerce for Defense Production Act Opposition

Union leaders blast the U.S. Chamber of Congress for lobbying against President Donald Trump invoking the Defense Production Act.

March 27, 2020

Maryland Governor Cuts Hazard Pay For Workers Amid Pandemic

Cutting hazard pay for Maryland’s front-line workers who are fighting the COVID-19 crisis is a terrible idea, Gov. Larry Hogan.

March 26, 2020

‘Gut-Wrenching’ Equipment Shortage Requires Immediate Action from Trump

Equipment shortage “horror show” should spur immediate action from the White House, AFSCME president says.

March 26, 2020

AFSCME President: COVID-19 Relief Bill is a Good Down Payment

The COVID-19 aid bill Congress is poised to pass will help, but public service workers are still lacking basic safety equipment on the front lines, AFSCME president says.

March 23, 2020

Today is the 10-year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

Millions of people gained coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law 10 years ago today.

March 20, 2020

AFSCME Calls for More Aid to States, Localities in ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Package

AFSCME calls for more aid to state and local governments in Phase 3 coronavirus package.

March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

The coronavirus aid bill that passed Congress doesn’t quite cut it. Workers need more help. States and localities need more direct aid from Washington.

Priorities Archive

U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns

All EMS Workers Should be Eligible for Federal Benefits Program

To Avoid Economic Depression, Senate Must Pass Federal Support for Local Services

‘Labor Rights and Voting Rights are Deeply Interconnected’

Poll: Most Americans Support Stimulus for States, Cities and Towns

Saunders Named to Economic Task Force Set Up by Biden, Sanders

AFSCME Members Keep Maine Moving Forward

Saunders: HEROES Act Is Right for America

Congress Can’t Abandon States, Localities As Unemployment Climbs Sky High

Black Civil Rights and Faith Leaders Call for State and Local Aid

Front-Line Workers are Stepping Up to the Plate – When Will Congress?

AFSCME Ads Seeking State, Local Aid Go National

Corrections Workers Need Congress to Act As Prisons Become Coronavirus Petri Dishes

Pelosi, Schumer Join AFSCME Members to Push Congress for State, Local Aid

NE Members Speak Out for Better Protections, Clearer Guidelines During Pandemic

Saunders to Congress: Helping States, Localities Must Be Next on Your Agenda

Social Workers Play a Critical Role During the COVID-19 Crisis

AFSCME Leaders, Markey Discuss Ways to Protect Front-Line Workers

AFSCME Urgently Demands More Aid from Congress for States, Localities

Virginia Governor Authorizes Historic First Step for Collective Bargaining Rights

‘Essential Workers’ Have No Voice on the Job. The VA Collective Bargaining Bill Would Start to Fix That.

More Aid Is Needed and This is What It Should Look Like

‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’

Unions Condemn Chamber of Commerce for Defense Production Act Opposition

Maryland Governor Cuts Hazard Pay For Workers Amid Pandemic

‘Gut-Wrenching’ Equipment Shortage Requires Immediate Action from Trump

AFSCME President: COVID-19 Relief Bill is a Good Down Payment

Today is the 10-year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

AFSCME Calls for More Aid to States, Localities in ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Package

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.