May 19, 2025 AFSCME members trek to Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts AFSCME members Stephanie Teachman, of New York, and Jeanne Weaver, of Pennsylvania, visited Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts. Read More
May 08, 2025 A Mother’s Day call to action Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid. Read More
May 06, 2025 AFSCME health care experts deliver one message to Congress: No Medicaid cuts AFSCME health care members tell Congress to protect Medicaid from deep cuts. Read More
April 29, 2025 100 days: Over 100 attacks on workers In its first 100 days, the Trump presidency has unleashed a wave of attacks on workers and unions. Read More
April 29, 2025 AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts. Read More
April 29, 2025 Maryland members oppose public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts The importance of leaving public services alone was the topic at a Maryland town hall on Monday. Read More
April 25, 2025 AFSCME in Action: Hundreds mobilize to stop public service cuts Grassroots AFSCME GO events were held nationwide to sound the alarm on public service cuts. Read More
April 25, 2025 AFSCME members, Nevada politicians rally for public services Invest in, don’t cut, public services. That was the rallying cry heard in Nevada’s capital city this week. Read More
April 24, 2025 Reckless budget cuts would put many people in Connecticut in the poor house Connecticut residents would suffer mightily if SNAP, Medicaid are cut. Read More
April 24, 2025 Cutting Medicaid would cut a lifeline for the needy and the elderly If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable New Yorkers will lose a lifeline. Read More
April 22, 2025 AFSCME members in Arizona demand end to public service cuts AFSCME members made their voices heard in Phoenix as they opposed budget cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts. Read More
April 16, 2025 Not on Medicaid? Guess what? Cuts will still hurt you Even if you’re not on Medicaid, cuts to this vital program will affect you. Read More
April 11, 2025 AFSCME members raise their voices on Capitol Hill against cruel budget cuts On Capitol Hill, United Domestic Workers members spoke out to protect Medicaid and the public services we all depend on. Read More
March 18, 2025 Medicaid is worth fighting for AFSCME holds a day of action to protect Medicaid. Read More
March 13, 2025 Nurse: Budget cuts would leave veterans out in the cold Veterans will suffer under extreme budget cuts, says a Michigan nurse and AFSCME member. Read More
March 05, 2025 Home care provider: ‘Medicaid cuts will hurt the people I care for’ UDW home care provider Sabrina Bishop warns of cuts to Medicaid. Read More
February 06, 2025 We can’t let anti-worker extremists in Congress cut Medicaid AFSCME members are fighting back as anti-union extremists in Congress try to cut Medicaid. Read More
January 29, 2025 AFSCME fights back against attempt to freeze funding for vital programs Attacks on working people and unions have begun, as the new administration wants to freeze federal money. Read More
January 27, 2025 Workers need to organize to fight against looming health care attacks As attacks on health care loom, workers need to get organized. Read More
July 30, 2024 AFSCME Retirees protest Project 2025’s call to destroy Medicare Project 2025 would wreck Medicare. AFSCME retirees are not going to stand for it. Read More
March 23, 2022 On the 12th anniversary of the ACA, taking stock of its immense benefits AFSCME members helped make the Affordable Care Act a reality, 12 years ago today. 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
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
October 04, 2019 We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices Congress should pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would lower prescription drug prices for all Americans. Read More
July 26, 2019 AFSCME Retirees Charge Up to The Hill During Retiree Council Meeting During their annual Retiree Council Meeting, AFSCME Retirees went to Capitol Hill in force to step up and speak up. Read More
March 26, 2019 Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers Behavioral health clinics in Oregon and Oklahoma will remain open past March 31 thanks to a House bill that passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support. Read More
March 12, 2019 AFSCME President Calls Trump Budget “An Attack on Working People” Trump seeks deep cuts to federal programs that help low-income families and the elderly, including $845 billion in cuts to Medicare; $241 billion in cuts to Medicaid; $220 billion in cuts to SNAP; and $207 billion in cuts to federal student loan programs. Read More
December 20, 2018 Tax Breaks for the Rich and Powerful? Again? As they prepare to hand over control, anti-worker leaders in the House of Representatives are trying to give their rich buddies and corporate donors yet another tax cut. Read More
January 31, 2018 AFSCME: Working People Not Buying Trump’s Speech In response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said working families disagree with the chief executive’s assessment of their country and are unhappy with his track record. Read More
November 21, 2017 Children May Slip Through the Cracks. Thanks Congress. Vulnerable children may not get the health insurance they need and deserve because leaders in Congress are playing political games. Read More