March 31, 2023 Alongside allies, AFSCME is fighting for safer nurse staffing AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride calls on Congress to pass safer nurse staffing standards. Read More
March 29, 2023 Wex Workers United unanimously vote ‘union yes’ AFSCME’s nationwide effort to organize cultural workers notches another victory, this time at Ohio’s Wexner Center for the Arts. Read More
March 23, 2023 AFSCME Rhode Island welcomes 35 corrections employees Thirty-five workers at a maximum-security Rhode Island prison now call themselves AFSCME members. Read More
March 06, 2023 The union difference brings justice to wrongly fired psychiatric hospital workers Two former Massachusetts hospital workers see justice after wrongful firing. Read More
February 22, 2023 AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative AFSCME launches “Staff the Front Lines” initiative to solve nationwide staffing crisis. Read More
February 16, 2023 Safer drinking water in Philadelphia, the nation — thanks to the Biden infrastructure law An AFSCME member who works at a water treatment plant in Philadelphia is thrilled about getting more federal money to improve drinking water systems. Read More
January 26, 2023 HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. Read More
November 15, 2022 In landslide victory, workers at Columbus Museum of Art vote to unionize with AFSCME More proof that the unionization drive is strong in cultural institutions – workers at the Columbus Museum of Art just formed a union through AFSCME Council 8. Read More
November 04, 2022 Workers at Tacoma, Chicago museums highlight growing organizing momentum The Field Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum provide the latest examples of the organizing momentum in the cultural sector. 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 18, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art workers win major victories in contract, end historic strike AFSCME members at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ratified their first contract, ending their three-week long strike. 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 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
September 28, 2022 Thousands of Sharp HealthCare RNs in California ratify historic contract In California, thousands of nurses who work for Sharp HealthCare are celebrating a fair and hard-fought contract. 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 19, 2022 Red Cross workers win 9% pay increase, retain strong health benefits in historic contract New Red Cross contract provides long-overdue raises and workplace safety improvements for front-line heroes. 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 06, 2022 Flight paramedics and other first responders form union with AFSCME AFSCME Florida’s newest members are 84 first responders who work at the University of Florida (UF) Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Welcome. 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 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 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
July 28, 2022 In Public Service Spotlight, Pennsylvania member describes what motivates AFSCME members Jamar Johnson from Pennsylvania shares how AFSCME members serve their communities in our latest Public Service Spotlight. Read More
July 22, 2022 Baltimore Museum of Art workers win historic union election AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign chalks up another victory. Workers at the Baltimore Museum of Art have overwhelmingly voted to form a union. 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
June 16, 2022 AFSCME’s advocacy ensures Minnesota Frontline Pay program off to a great start AFSCME members in Minnesota pushed hard for the Frontline Worker Pay program – and it’s off to a tremendous start already. Read More
May 12, 2022 American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract American Red Cross workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying for a fair contract in cities across the country this week. Read More
May 03, 2022 Victory for corrections officers in Maine In Maine, corrections officers win a victory with the passage of “The Heart Bill.” Read More
March 30, 2022 AFSCME Florida Local 1363 health care workers win pay increases Learn how the health care heroes of Florida’s AFSCME Local 1363 used their collective bargaining agreement to win better pay and better working conditions. Read More
February 24, 2022 AFSCME members are fighting to preserve COVID safety standards Undeterred by a setback, AFSCME members are continuing their fight to preserve COVID safety standards in Virginia. Read More