February 15, 2023 Alaska members demand an end to state worker staffing crisis Alaska members highlight a staffing crisis in state government and demand action from the legislature at a Capitol rally. Read More
December 21, 2022 Nevada state workers to get furlough pay following months of AFSCME member advocacy Nevada state workers are getting furlough pay, likely in January. AFSCME members lobbied hard for the state to use American Rescue Plan funds for this purpose. Read More
June 21, 2022 AFSCME members rally at Ohio Capitol demanding recognition for COVID-19 work AFSCME members are making their voices heard as they demand respect and emergency pay from Ohio lawmakers for their work throughout the pandemic. 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 18, 2022 AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union AFSCME members in San Antonio took action to ensure all city employees receive one-time bonuses of $1,000 from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds. Read More
April 22, 2022 Child care provider checks of up to $10,000 to start arriving Monday Starting Monday, California child care providers will start getting checks from the state of up to $10,000 – thanks to their advocacy through their union. Read More
April 21, 2022 HOPE for parental leave for all Houston city workers becomes reality HOPE prevails in Houston as members secure 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all city workers. Read More
April 20, 2022 NAPE members secure raises for college support staff in 3 Nebraska colleges AFSCME members in Nebraska have scored another victory – raises for support staff at three state colleges. Read More
April 13, 2022 Puerto Rico members win big in new agreement A deal between the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico and AFSCME-represented workers is a milestone achievement. Read More
April 11, 2022 Washington state retirees win pension COLA increases through persistence Retiree activism yields pension COLA increases in Washington state. Read More
April 06, 2022 Report highlights need for state and local government jobs State and local governments have lost nearly 700,000 jobs since the pandemic, according to a new report. Read More
March 25, 2022 ARP funds are an opportunity to build up communities by investing in public service workers As state and local governments are flush with cash from the American Rescue Plan, they would do well to invest in their public workforce. Read More
March 21, 2022 Member Activism Wins in Florida Legislative Session The activism of AFSCME Florida Council 79 members led to big wins during Florida’s legislative session. Read More
March 17, 2022 Nevada AFSCME members secure pay raise for state workers State workers in Nevada won much-needed pay raises, thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
March 11, 2022 The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’ Read President Lee Saunders’ column marking the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan. Read More
March 10, 2022 In video, AFSCME president lauds American Rescue Plan, but says more needs to be done In the latest On the Record video, AFSCME President Lee Saunders praises the American Rescue Plan but points out that its full impact has yet to be felt. Read More
March 04, 2022 Union difference: Raises, bonuses for 2,300 workers in Ramsey County, Minnesota Ramsey County, Minnesota, workers secure strong contract after AFSCME members put up a tough fight. Read More
March 02, 2022 Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities In his first State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden showed once again that he stands with working families. Read More
February 11, 2022 Big pay hikes for corrections workers in a TN county will close longstanding wage gap Long-overdue raises will close a yawning pay gap for corrections workers in Shelby County, Tennessee. Read More
February 10, 2022 The pay gap between Missouri and Illinois state workers underscores the union difference Some Missourians choose to work for the state of Illinois rather than their own state because of better pay secured through a strong union contract. Read More
February 08, 2022 FAMU workers call attention to poverty-level wages Workers at Florida A&M University are tired of getting paid poverty wages, and they’re seeking fairer compensation. Read More
February 03, 2022 COVID-19 bonuses secured for thousands of commonwealth workers in Massachusetts More than 6,500 AFSCME Council 93 members received the hazard pay for working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
January 04, 2022 Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers A Maryland transportation worker describes how President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will help. Read More
December 22, 2021 AFSCME Local 3399 members approve new wage agreement after months of uncertainty Takoma Park, Maryland, workers ratified a contract that offers a bigger raise than what the city initially proposed Read More
December 21, 2021 AFSCME members renew resolve to make the Build Back Better Act a reality The Build Back Better Act would invest some $2 trillion to expand the social safety net, fight climate change and invest in our human infrastructure. Read More
December 20, 2021 Historic contract for Naples city workers will help attract, retain workers Members of Local 2017 are celebrating a huge victory after securing a hard-fought two-year contract. Read More
December 13, 2021 OCSEA members at Toledo Correctional Institution protest unsafe working conditions Working conditions are so unsafe at a Toledo, Ohio, prison, that OCSEA members working there held a picket to draw attention to the issue. Read More
December 09, 2021 Maryland expands collective bargaining rights to over 2,000 community college workers With the help of the state legislature, workers at Maryland’s community colleges won an expansion of collective bargaining rights. Read More
November 15, 2021 Standing strong nets Local 613 members pay increases of 23% to 40% Refusing to take no for an answer, AFSCME Local 613 in Indiana secured long-overdue by standing their ground during contract negotiations. Read More
September 01, 2021 AFSCME California members fight to stop anti-worker recall It’s critical for AFSCME members in California and their families to vote no on recalling pro-worker Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read More