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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.

March 31, 2021

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO

March 26, 2021

How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas

Learn how the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas, a school custodian.

March 18, 2021

COVID bill averts furloughs, layoffs of thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii

Our union backed the American Rescue Plan. Now that COVID relief bill is saving thousands of our members’ jobs in Hawaii.

March 16, 2021

You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money

In the latest “On the Record,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains the crucial role AFSCME members played in helping pass the American Rescue Plan.

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 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 05, 2021

Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era

A decade after the Act 10 fight, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes collective bargaining for public workers.

February 25, 2021

To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes

What’s the best way to Congress to recognize Black History Month? Passing aid to states, cities, towns and schools. This column explains why.

February 17, 2021

State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid

More than 600 state and local leaders call for immediate federal aid to states, cities, towns and school.

February 08, 2021

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines.

February 03, 2021

U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to robustly fund the front lines.

February 02, 2021

Saunders says latest GOP stimulus proposal ‘falls spectacularly short’

A new GOP COVID-19 stimulus proposal “falls spectacularly short,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders.

January 15, 2021

AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden plan to aid public services is ‘a massive step forward’

The Biden-Harris team’s proposal to support public services to the tune of $600 billion is a “massive step forward,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says.

January 14, 2021

As Biden-Harris take over, AFSCME renews calls for federal aid for public services

AFSCME is part of a coalition urging the new Congress and administration to provide robust federal assistance to states, cities, towns and schools without delay.

December 21, 2020

Saunders blasts COVID relief package as ‘a slap in the face’ to working people

AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the COVID relief package “a slap in the face.”

December 11, 2020

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Want federal aid to support public services? Help the pro-worker challengers win the Georgia runoff elections on Jan. 5.

December 10, 2020

AFSCME respiratory therapist in remarks to Congress: ‘I want you to wear a mask’

Ramon Williams, a member of AFSCME Florida Council 79, participated in a congressional listening session about the challenges front-line workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 07, 2020

Western New Yorkers claim victory for retiree health benefits

By banding together with one purpose, AFSCME members in Western New York were able to protect retiree health care – a testament to their solidarity.

December 04, 2020

Facing an ‘economic battering,’ Congress must fund the front lines

A New York Times article echoes AFSCME’s call to urgently fund the front lines.

December 02, 2020

Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers

It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract.

November 24, 2020

Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits

Members of two local unions in Western NY are fighting back against taking away retiree benefits to cut city costs.

November 23, 2020

To Fund The Front Lines, We Need to Win in Georgia

In President Saunders’ latest “On the Record” video, he says it’s all hands on deck to support pro-worker candidates in Georgia’s runoff elections.

November 19, 2020

Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California

Frustrated by the State of California’s inaction, child care providers have filed an unfair practice charge to get help.

November 13, 2020

NYC public employees reach agreement with the city, avoiding layoffs

Thousands of New York City public service workers will be spared layoffs through at least June 2021 under an agreement DC 37 struck with Mayor Bill de Blasio.

October 30, 2020

Harris urges union members to vote, show their power

Sen. Kamala Harris joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and AFT President Randi Weingarten in a tele-town hall Thursday night to urge people to vote.

October 29, 2020

CA child care providers hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to COVID-19 impact

As child care locations shutter due to COVID-19, providers across California hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to the crisis.

October 28, 2020

Syracuse, N.Y., unions avoid layoffs, negotiate across-the-board furloughs instead

To avoid layoffs and make furloughs more equitable for workers, the City of Syracuse, N.Y., and unions came up with a compromise plan to cope with COVID-19-related revenue losses.

State & Local Budgets Archive

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas

COVID bill averts furloughs, layoffs of thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii

You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money

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

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

Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era

To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes

State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid

AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

Saunders says latest GOP stimulus proposal ‘falls spectacularly short’

AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden plan to aid public services is ‘a massive step forward’

As Biden-Harris take over, AFSCME renews calls for federal aid for public services

Saunders blasts COVID relief package as ‘a slap in the face’ to working people

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

AFSCME respiratory therapist in remarks to Congress: ‘I want you to wear a mask’

Western New Yorkers claim victory for retiree health benefits

Facing an ‘economic battering,’ Congress must fund the front lines

Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers

Western New York workers rally to save retiree health care benefits

To Fund The Front Lines, We Need to Win in Georgia

Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California

NYC public employees reach agreement with the city, avoiding layoffs

Harris urges union members to vote, show their power

CA child care providers hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to COVID-19 impact

Syracuse, N.Y., unions avoid layoffs, negotiate across-the-board furloughs instead