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November 29, 2021

Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike

Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country.

September 28, 2021

Marches this Saturday will defend reproductive justice

AFSCME members are urged to take part in the Women’s March on Saturday to defend reproductive rights.

September 23, 2021

Reproductive justice is economic justice

AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion.

July 13, 2021

Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify.

Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator.

May 14, 2021

Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill

A bill that passed the house today would ban workplace discrimination against pregnant employees and job applicants.

March 08, 2021

The first but not the last

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration.

January 28, 2021

Paycheck Fairness Act key to fixing a ‘profound economic injustice’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the Paycheck Fairness Act a key to “fixing a profound economic injustice.”

August 28, 2020

What’s at stake for women in the elections

Virtual town hall features talks on the 19th Amendment and on the need for women to vote in the next elections.

October 01, 2019

In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Child care providers in the nation’s largest state won big when they secured collective bargaining rights for the first time.

April 02, 2019

To Close the Gender Pay Gap, First a Voice on the Job

Today, April 2, is nationally known as Equal Pay Day for 2019. This date is symbolic because it represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.

March 26, 2019

Celebrate AFSCME Women Making History

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the proud and fearless sisters who drive change in our union. AFSCME is strong because AFSCME women are strong.

March 21, 2019

Women Vote. Women Lead. Women Win.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride spoke with Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.

February 28, 2019

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Labor Leaders

Today marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, and we begin AFSCME’s celebrations by honoring four female labor leaders.

November 15, 2018

Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males

Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer!

October 17, 2018

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

The long-term goal is for all workers–union and non-union, public and private sector–to have access to paid family leave.

September 18, 2018

S-T McBride: ‘Let’s Hear the Truth’ About Kavanaugh’s Past

She reiterated AFSCME’s opposition to Kavanaugh, underscoring that he has consistently “ruled for wealthy corporate interests against working women, against working people.”

August 20, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights

Stand up and speak out against Kavanaugh’s nomination. Our respect on the job is on the line – and Kavanaugh is going to find out what it means to us.

July 11, 2018

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh spells bad news for working women.

May 25, 2018

AFSCME Launches Women’s Leadership Academy Online

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect working women, strengthen leadership skills, engage politically, and inspire each other to become strong leaders and activists in their workplace.

April 10, 2018

Equal Pay Day Reminds Us the Gender Pay Gap Persists

On Equal Pay Day, we are reminded that women still get paid less than men for doing the same work.

April 03, 2018

Member’s Novel Inspired by AFSCME Women’s Leadership Academy

Sharing experiences with women leaders from affiliates throughout the country motivated Shonna Quick-Crowell to write a book about women and self-worth.

March 13, 2018

Elizabeth Guzman is an AFSCME Woman Who Made History

Virginia delegate and AFSCME member Elizabeth Guzman discussed her political career with AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride in the first event of the “AFSCME Women Making History” series.

March 08, 2018

Public Employers Must Address Harassment Too

Unions have a track record of working with private sector employers on policies to curb sexual harassment in the workplace. AFSCME urges public service employers to do the same.

July 31, 2017

July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, when the earnings of African-American women since January 2016 finally caught up to the average pay earned by white men just in 2016.

May 12, 2017

After 100 Years of Flowers, Time for Paid Family Leave

Nothing wrong with flowers and candy, but after more than 100 years of celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s time to give mothers what they really want and need: paid family leave.

March 28, 2017

AFSCME Women Make a Difference Every Day

On Tuesday, during Women’s History Month, AFSCME staff heard three inspirational women tell us about becoming leaders in their union.

March 21, 2017

Women in PA Take Never Quit Attitude to a New Level

A record number of Pennsylvania public service workers attended AFSCME Council 13’s Women’s Conference this year.

March 08, 2017

Don’t Forget: Today Is ‘A Day Without a Woman’

The same spirit of resistance behind the Women’s March on Washington underlies today’s “A Day Without a Woman.”

February 28, 2017

You’ll Lose a Lot if Obamacare is Repealed – Especially if You’re a Woman

Repealing the Affordable Care Act will be particularly devastating on women, according to a recent report by the National Women’s Law Center.

January 27, 2017

Equal Pay for Women and Men Still Elusive 8 Years After Lilly Ledbetter Law

This Sunday marks the eighth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. That law was a milestone on the road to equal pay but also serves as a reminder of how far the country has to go.

Women Archive

Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike

Marches this Saturday will defend reproductive justice

Reproductive justice is economic justice

Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify.

Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill

The first but not the last

Paycheck Fairness Act key to fixing a ‘profound economic injustice’

What’s at stake for women in the elections

In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

To Close the Gender Pay Gap, First a Voice on the Job

Celebrate AFSCME Women Making History

Women Vote. Women Lead. Women Win.

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Labor Leaders

Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

S-T McBride: ‘Let’s Hear the Truth’ About Kavanaugh’s Past

Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

AFSCME Launches Women’s Leadership Academy Online

Equal Pay Day Reminds Us the Gender Pay Gap Persists

Member’s Novel Inspired by AFSCME Women’s Leadership Academy

Elizabeth Guzman is an AFSCME Woman Who Made History

Public Employers Must Address Harassment Too

July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

After 100 Years of Flowers, Time for Paid Family Leave

AFSCME Women Make a Difference Every Day

Women in PA Take Never Quit Attitude to a New Level

Don’t Forget: Today Is ‘A Day Without a Woman’

You’ll Lose a Lot if Obamacare is Repealed – Especially if You’re a Woman

Equal Pay for Women and Men Still Elusive 8 Years After Lilly Ledbetter Law