Human Services Archive

CSEA member Valerie Martinez, a social caseworker outside New York City, is a recipient of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her bravery in the face of COVID-19.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and AFSCME members in calling on Republicans in the Senate to agree to at least $1 trillion in federal aid to states, cities and towns.

An AFSCME member became the first Hispanic female immigrant ever to be elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Now Del. Elizabeth Guzman is exploring a run for lieutenant governor.

Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns.

Organizing workers is tough, and especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one Washington state local isn’t letting the crisis stand in the way.

Facing a lack of action from their governor, NAPE members organize petition effort to demand protections.

Despite the risks the COVID-19 pandemic brings to front-line workers, Connecticut intake investigator Shannon Martin remains steadfast in her commitment to her clients.

A Washington state member whose job is to protect children from abuse speaks about the effect that the coronavirus pandemic is having on her job.

An AFSCME social worker stressed that it’s important for Congress to give aid to local and state governments so they can continue to prevent child and domestic abuse.

When Colorado member Camille Frazier goes to work, she’s anxious about visiting homes where someone might have COVID-19.

At a virtual town hall on the challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, former Vice President Joe Biden praised public service workers and their unions for their response to the outbreak.

For this Illinois child protection investigator, telework and social distancing are not options.

AFSCME has sued the Trump administration over a Department of Labor rule that is politicizing and undermining the federal Employment Service.