June 26, 2020 Yes. Seriously. Trump wants to kill the Affordable Care Act – in the midst of a pandemic In the midst of one of the worst health care crises in this country, President Trump wants to kill the Affordable Care Act. Read More
June 17, 2020 Workers caravan brings together thousands to demand bold action from Congress More than a thousand union members traveled to the nation’s capital to demand bold action resolve the crises facing our nation. Similar rallies were held nationwide. Read More
June 01, 2020 Saunders joins Families USA in calling for more federal aid, Medicaid funding AFSCME President Lee Saunders joined health care advocates in urging Congress to provide more federal aid to states, cities and towns – including expanding Medicaid. Read More
May 26, 2020 A Life of Service: One Man’s Mission to Put Others First Oregon AFSCME member Michael Stewart volunteered to work in the COVID-19 unit at Oregon Health & Science University. Find out why he felt compelled to raise his hand. Read More
April 21, 2020 ‘TikTok Doc’ Has the Moves Down. He is Just What the Doctor Ordered For These Tough Times. This “TikTok doctor,” an AFSCME Oregon member, is giving people a reason to smile during these grim times. Read More
April 17, 2020 Continuing to Serve Special Needs Individuals During the Pandemic Serving Hawaii residents who have physical and intellectual disabilities is proving to be particularly difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
April 16, 2020 ‘This is what we are called to do’: Inside a Drive-Up COVID-19 Testing Facility AFSCME members in Manchester, New Hampshire, are staffing a drive-up coronavirus testing site. They have tested more than 800 people and counting. Read More
April 09, 2020 At COVID-19 Town Hall, Biden Praises Public Service Workers and Their Unions At a virtual town hall on the challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, former Vice President Joe Biden praised public service workers and their unions for their response to the outbreak. Read More
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. Read More
April 03, 2020 Behavioral Health Workers Share Challenges of Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic AFSCME Council 28 member Mike Yestramski, president of WFSE, described some of the challenges facing behavioral health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
April 02, 2020 Health Care Workers on the Front Lines in AZ Fight to Reach the ‘Finish Line’ Safely In Tucson, Arizona, AFSCME Local 449 member John Duran is fighting for more protective equipment for his co-workers and a written COVID-19 plan from management. Read More
April 01, 2020 ‘We’re Built To Do This’ Hear from health care workers about their commitment to serve on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
March 25, 2020 NY Paramedic: ‘Our Most Immediate Concern is a Shortage of Equipment’ Getting protective equipment is the top priority for a New York paramedic fighting the coronavirus. Read More
AFSCME Endorses Biden, Lauding His Robust Pro-Worker Record Citing Joe Biden’s record of consistently siding with working people, AFSCME endorsed the former vice president for president. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
March 18, 2020 Their Role Is Key in Health Crisis, But Child Care Providers Need More Support Teaching children proper hygiene makes child care provider Miren Algorri a key front-line fighter against the coronavirus. Read More
March 18, 2020 A Profile in Courage: COVID-19 ‘Strike Team’ Member Blake Andersen, EMT A portrait of courage: Blake Andersen, an EMT in California, volunteered to be in the most dangerous front in the fight against the coronavirus. Read More
March 13, 2020 On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus: AFSCME Members Keep Us Safe AFSCME members are on the front lines, fighting the coronavirus, and deserve strong support from the federal government. Read More
March 06, 2020 AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed AFSCME Maryland retiree Josephine Ball is calling on the government to make sure any coronavirus vaccine or treatment developed using tax dollars is affordable for all Americans. Read More
March 03, 2020 AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety AFSCME President Lee Saunders has issued a statement on the coronavirus, calling for emergency measures to ensure member safety. Read More
January 29, 2020 With UC Patient Care Agreement, Local 3299 Workers Notch Historic Victory Local 3299 patient care workers at the University of California system win historic victory by securing a hard-fought contract. Read More
January 13, 2020 With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK Heather Mikesell earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award through her dedication to helping the children of Fairbanks, Alaska. Read More
January 02, 2020 DC 37 Members Demand Accountability from NYC’s Private Hospitals AFSCME members in New York are speaking out about runaway charges in the city’s largest private hospitals and are asking the city council to resolve the problem. Read More
December 20, 2019 Dedicated to Making Her Hospital Work for all Patients Jackie Rodriguez plays a crucial role in helping patients in central Massachusetts receive a diagnosis and treatment. Read More
December 19, 2019 Latest Threat to ACA Strengthens Our Resolve to Protect Health Care The latest threat to the Affordable Care Act comes from a ruling this week from a federal appellate court. We won’t let opponents take away health care from millions of people. Read More
August 09, 2019 A Summer Protest for Fair Wages, Health Care and Adequate Staffing Summer time is protest time in upstate New York. Workers at Auburn Community Hospital are going public with their demands for a fair contract – and they have community support. Read More