October 27, 2022 New Jersey state employees sue governor for discrimination AFSCME New Jersey members are suing Gov. Phil Murphy, alleging pay inequities for women and minority workers employed by the state. Read More
Union 411: Voting Elissa McBride explains the impact of voting, what’s at stake in our elections, and how union members can participate in our democracy. Read More
October 25, 2022 AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace AFSCME supports a proposal that would require the federal government to find ways to address workplace mental health issues. Read More
October 12, 2022 University System of Maryland workers demand that USM come to the negotiating table Council 3 workers for the University System of Maryland are calling on their employer to come to the negotiating table. Read More
October 11, 2022 At OSHA summit, Maryland member describes workplace violence AFSCME members from Maryland participated in OSHA’s first-ever summit to gather worker input on workplace violence issues. Read More
October 11, 2022 Academy Foundation staff form union with AFSCME Council 36 Workers at the Academy Foundation, the preservation arm of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, have formed a union, AFWU, with AFSCME Council 36. Read More
October 07, 2022 AFSCME supports House-approved policing package that would make our communities safer AFSCME supports three public safety bills that were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and would make our communities safer. Read More
October 06, 2022 AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years. If you have a story of how things are getting better for you – in your workplace or even in your home – we’d like to hear it. Read More
October 03, 2022 Report: Georgia must allow public service workers to unionize to lift up the vulnerable Georgia should expand collective bargaining rights for public service workers, a report says. Read More
September 27, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art went on strike starting Monday seeking better wages and benefits from management. Read More
September 23, 2022 Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA AFSCME members joined President Joe Biden for a speech at the National Education Association in Washington. Read More
September 22, 2022 Workers union sues Walters Art Museum for violating the Maryland Public Information Act Walters Workers United members filed a lawsuit against their employer, seeking information about the museum’s efforts to prevent them from unionizing. Read More
September 21, 2022 AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness Read More
September 20, 2022 On National Voter Registration Day, let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box Today is National Voter Registration Day. Let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box by registering to vote. Read More
September 16, 2022 Columbus Museum of Art employees seek voluntary recognition from museum trustees Workers at the Columbus Museum of Art have a simple request for management – recognize our union. Read More
September 13, 2022 AFSCME members seek fairer contract for Nebraska state workers Nebraska state workers deserve a fair contract and AFSCME members are working hard to ensure that happens. Read More
September 09, 2022 Behind the highest union approval ratings in 60 years The Economic Policy Institute looks at what’s driving labor unions’ highest favorability since 1965. Read More
September 07, 2022 Workers at storied Philadelphia Museum of Art authorize a strike Workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are so serious about getting a contract that they have authorized a strike if management fails to negotiate a fair contract. Read More
September 05, 2022 Cause for optimism on Labor Day In a column, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why working people have reasons to be hopeful and optimistic this Labor Day. Read More
September 02, 2022 California nursing staff seeks fair wages, better staffing and working conditions Front-line workers at Burlingame Skilled Nursing in California are demanding fair wages, improved staffing and better working conditions, among other things. Read More
August 31, 2022 Improve child nutrition programs without delay, AFSCME tells Congress AFSCME is putting pressure on Congress to update federal child nutrition programs soon after lawmakers return from their summer break. Read More
August 30, 2022 As workers organize from coast to coast, approval of labor unions continues to rise The latest annual Gallup poll on union favorability found that 71% of Americans support labor unions, the highest level since 1965. Read More
August 26, 2022 AFSCME probation workers protest unsafe working conditions Los Angeles County probation personnel are facing increasing danger at work, and members of AFSCME District Council 36 are putting pressure on the county to boost safety. Read More
August 24, 2022 Student debt relief plan to put a big dent in college debt crisis, help working people Struggling with crushing college debt? The Biden administration has a new policy forgiving tens of thousands of dollars of debt for millions of borrowers. Read More
August 23, 2022 AFSCME members urge Biden administration to extend PSLF temporary waiver AFSCME members are urging the Biden administration to extend the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) temporary waiver, which expires on October 31, 2022. Read More
August 18, 2022 New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health Two new public-safety laws – that have strong AFSCME support – will keep our communities safer and benefit first responders and their families. Read More
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