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
July 28, 2021 Overworked and underpaid, Norfolk city employees ‘are ready for a change’ Overworked, underpaid and under-resourced employees of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, are demanding an ordinance that will allow them to form a union. Read More
July 23, 2021 California child care providers rejoice as governor signs budget trailer bill Child care providers in California are rejoicing now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed union-funding legislation. Read More
July 20, 2021 AFSCME Rhode Island fights privatization of services to the elderly and disabled Services for Rhode Island’s elderly, disabled and vulnerable people were set to be privatized or cut. But AFSCME members prevented that from happening. Read More
July 14, 2021 Shutdown averted for Alaska state employees ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 members avoid layoffs and furloughs as the governor finally signs the budget. Read More
July 06, 2021 Go ahead. Don’t be shy. Hire a public service worker. Do you know what will juice the already robust economic recovery even more? Increased hiring of public service workers at the state and local levels. Read More
June 04, 2021 Iowa corrections package is good but not good enough The Iowa legislative package for increased corrections funding – coming two months after the Anamosa State Penitentiary killings of AFSCME members – is a good start but isn’t good enough. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
April 05, 2021 AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan AFSCME members in Hawaii are already seeing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, which has taken furloughs and layoffs off the table for now. Read More
April 12, 2021 AFSCME and the American Rescue Plan The American Rescue Plan is a victory for working families across the country. Read More