June 16, 2025 Nevada workers win their fight for their contract, but the victory is bittersweet Members of AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada mobilized in support of a bill that funds collective bargaining agreements thru 2027. But their victory was bittersweet. Read More
May 21, 2025 The union difference is clear in this new contract New contract for some Florida members comes with pay raises and job protections. Read More
April 23, 2025 New union at Monterey Bay Aquarium helps workers build power Monterey Bay Aquarium workers can now experience the union difference. Read More
March 28, 2025 Fight for a living wage unites public library workers in Newark, New Jersey In Newark, New Jersey, public library workers are fighting for fair wages. Read More
February 28, 2025 University of California workers went on strike citing management’s intimidation University of California service and patient care workers staged a two-day strike. Read More
January 28, 2025 AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024 AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024, an announcement made in response to the annual BLS report on union membership. Read More
January 17, 2025 In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike Workers at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School in Ohio who are members of AFSCME Local 686 are on strike for fair wages and respect. Read More
January 15, 2025 AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. Read More
November 21, 2024 Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers. Read More
November 21, 2024 In Florida, Duval County food service workers speak up for fair wages — and win In one Florida community, AFSCME workers who feed school kids fought hard to win raises that will keep them out of poverty. Read More
October 30, 2024 Nurses at McLaren Flint Hospital ratify hard-won contract AFSCME nurses in Flint, Michigan, are celebrating their new contract Read More
October 28, 2024 New contract gives Houston municipal workers HOPE HOPE springs eternal for AFSCME members in Houston, thanks to a fair contract. Read More
October 24, 2024 Baltimore Museum of Art workers overwhelmingly ratify their first union contract Baltimore Museum of Art workers are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
October 21, 2024 After months of negotiations, Washington state workers celebrate strong new contract Washington state workers who are members of AFSCME Council 28 have ratified a new contract that includes strong wage increases and expanded leave. Read More
September 19, 2024 Pay up, Pennsylvania: Child care providers don’t work for free Philadelphia child care providers held a press conference to demand payment for their services from the state of Pennsylvania. Read More
September 16, 2024 As wage gap widens between public and private sector workers, unions stem damage Report: Union rights play a key role in narrowing wage gaps between public and private sector jobs. Read More
August 27, 2024 AFL-CIO report: S&P 500 company CEOs made 268 times what their workers made last year A new AFL-CIO report shows CEOs made about 268 times what workers made last year. Read More
August 22, 2024 Memphis-area employees celebrate across-the-board pay raises and bonuses Memphis city workers are finally getting much-needed pay raises and bonuses. Read More
August 21, 2024 Strike averted in Oregon as postdocs agree to tentative agreement AFSCME-represented postdoctoral researchers at an Oregon school have reason to smile. Read More
August 07, 2024 After Oregon university offers paltry wages, postdocs authorize a strike After Oregon university makes poor contract offer, AFSCME-represented postdocs prepare to strike. Read More
August 05, 2024 Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
August 05, 2024 Thousands of University of California workers take to the streets to demand a fair contract Thousands of staff at University of California campuses fight for a fair contract. Read More
July 18, 2024 Recruiting, retaining wildland firefighters just got easier thanks to Alaska members Alaska wildland firefighters are getting much-needed pay raises, thanks to ASEA/AFSCME Local 52. Read More
July 11, 2024 Pay raises for Nevada state workers were made possible by the union they formed Thanks to the union they formed, Nevada state workers are getting the fair pay raises they deserve. Read More
June 28, 2024 In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. Read More
June 25, 2024 HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. Read More
June 05, 2024 AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More
May 16, 2024 Medical university research workers seek to build power through Oregon AFSCME Medical research staff at an Oregon university want to build power through AFSCME. Read More
May 01, 2024 Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
April 25, 2024 Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More