March 31, 2021 Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’ This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.” Read More
March 29, 2021 Michigan’s Emilie Stack, protecting her community through public health For Emilie Stack, an emergency preparedness coordinator in Michigan, it’s all about community. Read More
March 24, 2021 In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members A unified labor partnership in San Diego delivered the COVID vaccine to union members. Read More
March 23, 2021 At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union AFSCME President Lee Saunders reiterated our union’s support for Amazon workers voting to form their own union. Read More
March 22, 2021 New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community After much hard work, 900 Hawaii nurses and health care workers secured a four-year contract that addresses retention, wages and other significant issues. Read More
March 19, 2021 New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable AFSCME New Mexico member Suzanne Bell was part of a roundtable convened by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to examine work-life balance for front-line workers. Read More
March 12, 2021 We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan AFSCME members helped win passage of the COVID relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan. That's the union difference. Read More
March 11, 2021 AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can. Read More
March 11, 2021 Texas legislature urged to fix crumbling prisons, boost corrections staffing and pensions AFSCME members ask the Texas legislature to fix crumbling prisons, increase corrections staffing and shore up the pensions they were promised. Read More
March 10, 2021 Coronavirus relief bill headed to the White House The American Rescue Plan is about to become law. President Joe Biden will sign it Friday after the House gave final approval today. Read More
March 10, 2021 House praised for passing pro-worker PRO Act AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauded the PRO Act’s House passage. Read More
March 08, 2021 American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage We applaud the Senate for approving the American Rescue Plan. The relief bill is a huge step closer to becoming law. Read More
March 04, 2021 AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan An AFSCME correctional officer from Wisconsin, who’s also a military veteran, is urging Congress to approve the American Rescue Plan to help veterans hurt by the pandemic. Read More
March 03, 2021 Puerto Rico’s Mona Island security officers file complaints with the state Council 95 members who work on Mona Island have filed a complaint citing unsafe and inhumane working conditions. Read More
March 01, 2021 AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill AFSCME President Lee Saunders is asking the Senate to do what the House of Representatives did over the weekend – pass the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan. Read More
February 18, 2021 MD members push for essential worker protections AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature. Read More
February 12, 2021 There’s new HOPE for a new agreement with the City of Houston HOPE members have kicked off a collaborative process to set priorities and negotiate a new agreement with the City of Houston later this year. Read More
February 11, 2021 For Florida member, a legislative fight is about more than just the bill Florida member Tallulah Thomas, who has sacrificed much to serve her community, continues to fight thanks to the power she gains from her union. Read More
February 04, 2021 Connecticut AFSCME members use collective action to get vaccines to state prisons When the State of Connecticut failed to come up with a vaccination plan for prison staff, AFSCME correction officers joined hands and took action – and reaped success. Read More
January 27, 2021 In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to move forward a working people's agenda, showing the kind of bold leadership our country needs. Read More
January 26, 2021 AFSCME members help usher in tough COVID safety standards in Virginia AFSCME Virginia members fought and won to establish permanent COVID-19 safety standards. Read More
January 25, 2021 Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro has his co-workers’ backs Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro, has his co-workers’ backs – even if it means reaching into his own pocket to make sure they are safe. Read More
January 22, 2021 Criminal charges in Flint water crisis a first step toward justice The suffering caused by the Flint water crisis cannot be undone, but criminal charges filed against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and members of his administration are a welcome first step toward justice. Read More
January 13, 2021 Health experts reassure union members that COVID vaccines are safe, effective A roundtable of experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines, their safety and their efficacy with union members. Read More
January 08, 2021 AFSCME pushes for investigation following death of overworked Florida member The death of an overworked AFSCME Florida member has sparked a call from her union for a sweeping investigation. Read More
December 22, 2020 Early coronavirus vaccine recipient feels optimistic about what lies ahead Myo Thant, a front-line worker in Seattle and a member of Council 28, is one of the first AFSCME members to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Read More
December 15, 2020 New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer The Illinois Department of Corrections is working with AFSCME corrections unions to fight the coronavirus pandemic as one. And the results are promising on many levels. Read More
December 03, 2020 Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract. Read More
November 09, 2020 The Maryland Defenders Union takes on a COVID outbreak at a Baltimore courthouse Members of the newly chartered Maryland Defenders Union fight for greater on-the-job protections. Read More
November 05, 2020 AFSCME sues to protect health workers from COVID-19, flu, Ebola A lawsuit by AFSCME and three other unions is aimed at forcing OSHA to adopt a standard to protect health care workers against COVID-19 and similar diseases. Read More