October 18, 2021 The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households A new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that while unions benefit every worker and their family members, they provide larger wealth increases to Black and Hispanic households. Read More
October 07, 2021 Major improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program announced The Biden administration announced a major overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
October 06, 2021 New contract recognizes the work of South Florida members throughout the pandemic Health care workers in a South Florida local are happy with their new contract – and are signing up new members building off their success. Read More
October 05, 2021 EMS locals overwhelmingly ratify 49-month contract EMS workers in NY are getting the raises they deserve so much for all their sacrifices during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
October 01, 2021 AFSCME applauds bill passage avoiding government shutdown AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the work of congressional leaders in getting a spending bill passed to avoid a government shutdown. Read More
September 29, 2021 The union difference: Grassroots effort nets much-deserved raises See the union difference in action in San Antonio. AFSCME Local 2021’s grassroots campaign helped win them pay raises and respect for serving on the front lines. Read More
September 24, 2021 New part-time library workers join CSEA It took six months of persistence, but 89 part-time library workers in Long Island are now part of CSEA. Welcome. Read More
September 20, 2021 DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. Read More
September 15, 2021 California voters reject recall effort California voters firmly rejected the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom Read More
August 24, 2021 Adams County workers unanimously ratify historic contract The vote to ratify the first contract for Adams County workers was 100% in favor. Read More
August 12, 2021 Record NAPE growth enables best contracts in years for Nebraska members Since 2018, Nebraska Association of Public Employees has developed strong organizing programs and recommitted to solidarity, resulting in record breaking 62% growth. Read More
August 10, 2021 AFSCME cheers Senate passage of ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure package AFSCME cheered a bipartisan infrastructure package approved by the U.S. Senate that represents the largest investment in our country’s infrastructure in a generation. Read More
August 09, 2021 Workers deliver big win for Illinois public library and the community it serves More than 150 AFSCME members said no to threatened cuts to a Chicago-area public library’s budget – and prevailed. Read More
August 06, 2021 Robust July jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working A robust July jobs report is proof that the American Rescue Plan is working, helping create jobs in the public sector. But more needs to be done. Read More
August 06, 2021 Retroactive COVID-19 response pay granted to thousands of workers in Maryland Not all front-line state workers in Maryland are getting compensated for their heroic work throughout the pandemic. Council 3 is changing that. Read More
August 05, 2021 AFSCME members foil attack on state employees by anti-worker Minnesota politicians When right-wing politicians moved to cancel state worker raises and nullify their contract, AFSCME Council 5 fought back and stopped the attacks. Read More
August 04, 2021 First contract for paraprofessionals at Connecticut school district Connecticut’s Ledyard Public School paraprofessionals have higher pay, better benefits through a new contract just one year after forming a union. Read More
July 27, 2021 Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. Read More
July 23, 2021 California child care providers rejoice as governor signs budget trailer bill Child care providers in California are rejoicing now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed union-funding legislation. Read More
July 21, 2021 Houston, we have a contract More than 11,000 municipal employees in Houston now have a new contract that provides for higher pay and a range of other benefits. Read More
July 20, 2021 AFSCME Rhode Island fights privatization of services to the elderly and disabled Services for Rhode Island’s elderly, disabled and vulnerable people were set to be privatized or cut. But AFSCME members prevented that from happening. Read More
July 20, 2021 Arlington County workers celebrate the expansion of workplace rights Arlington County became the second jurisdiction in Virginia in 40 years to grant county workers collective bargaining rights. Read More
July 14, 2021 Shutdown averted for Alaska state employees ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 members avoid layoffs and furloughs as the governor finally signs the budget. Read More
July 08, 2021 Washington state union activists protect vacation days See the union difference in action for workers at Washington state’s homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Read More
July 07, 2021 Adams wins NYC mayoral Democratic primary with AFSCME support Thanks to their mobilization program, District Council 37 members were able to achieve victories in the New York City mayoral primary and many city council races. Read More
July 02, 2021 Early childhood educators in New York’s Hudson Valley vote to join CSEA After years of broken promises from management, fed-up early childhood educators in upstate New York formed a union through CSEA. Read More
June 17, 2021 Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference A Nevada member explains why securing a voice on the job by negotiating a contract is a shining example of the difference a union can make. Read More
June 11, 2021 Philadelphia cultural and museum workers celebrate the formation of Local 397 Philadelphia cultural and museum workers notch a victory by joining Local 397. Read More
June 03, 2021 King Conservation District staff union unanimously ratifies first contract Discover the many reasons why King County conservation workers in Washington state formed a union Read More
May 28, 2021 The union difference shines through in New Jersey behavioral health contract Nearly 250 behavioral health workers in New Jersey have a good reason to celebrate – they secured a strong new contract Read More