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May 12, 2021

AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses.

May 11, 2021

Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed

Thanks to AFSCME members, Maryland workers – especially those working in colleges and universities – saw major gains in this year’s legislative session.

May 05, 2021

‘When we talk about money being released to schools, how do we ensure that truly helps students?’

American Rescue Plan funding should benefit students and paraprofessionals in District of Columbia Public Schools, member says.

April 30, 2021

Adams County workers ratchet up pressure to secure first contract

Workers in Adams County, Colo., are tired of waiting for their employer to finish negotiating their contract. They are taking action to get the county to finish its part.

April 28, 2021

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and mourn thousands of workers who have died while serving and protecting their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 27, 2021

‘This is the first step in getting back to normal’

CSEA member Elizabeth Ramos met with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to highlight the extraordinary work of school support personnel during the pandemic.

April 22, 2021

Rep. Jahana Hayes joins Connecticut AFSCME members in praising benefits of ARP

Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut joined AFSCME members to discuss the benefits of the American Rescue Plan.

April 19, 2021

AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

AFSCME applauds the House passage of a workplace violence prevention bill.

April 15, 2021

Michigan governor and congresswoman join AFSCME in praising benefits of ARP

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan joined AFSCME members in praising the benefits of the American Rescue Plan.

April 14, 2021

AFSCME corrections officers learn, train fellow COs on COVID-19

AFSCME educates correctional employees on COVID-19 safety best practices, while affiliates promote member vaccination.

April 09, 2021

Iowa prison worker deaths prompt urgent call for reforms

Two AFSCME prison workers in Iowa were killed on the job. This could’ve been avoided if there had been adequate staffing, Council 61 argues.

April 07, 2021

Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry

New Jersey’s top behavioral health providers have done well for themselves but have neglected their patients and employees, a new report finds.

April 06, 2021

Value the work of AFSCME library workers

Say thanks to a library worker on this National Library Workers Day. Honor the value they bring to the communities they serve.

April 01, 2021

DC 37 workers #GetVaccinated at Citi Field event

More than DC 37 members got inoculated against COVID-19 at a “Vaccination Day” event in late March. Their union was key in getting them to go to the event.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 11, 2021

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can.

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.

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.

March 10, 2021

House praised for passing pro-worker PRO Act

AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauded the PRO Act’s House passage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Health & Safety Archive

AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month

Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed

‘When we talk about money being released to schools, how do we ensure that truly helps students?’

Adams County workers ratchet up pressure to secure first contract

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

‘This is the first step in getting back to normal’

Rep. Jahana Hayes joins Connecticut AFSCME members in praising benefits of ARP

AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

Michigan governor and congresswoman join AFSCME in praising benefits of ARP

AFSCME corrections officers learn, train fellow COs on COVID-19

Iowa prison worker deaths prompt urgent call for reforms

Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry

Value the work of AFSCME library workers

DC 37 workers #GetVaccinated at Citi Field event

Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’

Michigan’s Emilie Stack, protecting her community through public health

In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members

At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union

New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community

New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable

We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated

Texas legislature urged to fix crumbling prisons, boost corrections staffing and pensions

Coronavirus relief bill headed to the White House

House praised for passing pro-worker PRO Act

American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage

AFSCME CO and military veteran urges Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan

Puerto Rico’s Mona Island security officers file complaints with the state

AFSCME president urges swift Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill

MD members push for essential worker protections