November 01, 2021 Saunders at UNAC/UHCP rally: ‘AFSCME stands with you’ During a rally for UNAC/UHCP workers, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shared a message of solidarity. Read More
October 13, 2021 More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike Thousands of California health care workers are prepared to strike if Kaiser Permanente fails to address understaffing, wages and other issues. Read More
June 28, 2021 Michigan nurse Maggie Schaefer put off retirement to fight COVID Learn how Michigan nurse and Never Quit Winner Maggie Schaefer fought through the pandemic. Read More
May 27, 2021 During pandemic, school nurse aide did ‘whatever was necessary’ to protect students, staff Kelly Landon is a licensed practical nurse aide in New York whose dedication to her students made her a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
May 18, 2021 Nevada state workers build power by ratifying historic first contract Thousands of state workers in Nevada will have a contract for the first time ever – thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
May 11, 2021 S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. Read More
May 06, 2021 Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
May 06, 2021 Workers at Illinois hospital win their union The state of Illinois has certified a staff union at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The workers won despite management’s two-year anti-union campaign. Read More
March 22, 2021 New contract for Hawaii health care workers to benefit patients, community After much hard work, 900 Hawaii nurses and health care workers secured a four-year contract that addresses retention, wages and other significant issues. Read More
March 19, 2021 New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable AFSCME New Mexico member Suzanne Bell was part of a roundtable convened by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to examine work-life balance for front-line workers. Read More
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. Read More
February 01, 2021 In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations AFSCME members recorded public service announcements to encourage New Mexicans to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. To their surprise, those videos have gone viral. Read More
January 12, 2021 AFSCME nurses shine as their sacrifices for their communities continue in pandemic AFSCME nurses are shining in the spotlight as they continue to make huge sacrifices while serving on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Read More
December 03, 2020 Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract. Read More
November 16, 2020 At home for veterans in Michigan, the rewards are subtle but last a lifetime Never Quit Service Award winner Cathy Scott brightens the lives of residents at the Grand Rapids, Mich., Home for Veterans. She’s a member of AFSCME Local 261 (Council 25). Read More
November 05, 2020 AFSCME sues to protect health workers from COVID-19, flu, Ebola A lawsuit by AFSCME and three other unions is aimed at forcing OSHA to adopt a standard to protect health care workers against COVID-19 and similar diseases. Read More
May 11, 2020 Helping to Bring Babies into the World of COVID-19 In obstetrics, social distancing is just not possible. Hawaii nurse Sharay Souza continues to work diligently, despite her fears of contracting COVID-19. Read More
May 06, 2020 Connecticut Nurse and Mother of Two Is All About Her Patients – And Her Boys When Yajaira Perez, a Connecticut nurse and mother of two, is not at work, she is spending time with her two teenage boys. Perez is a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
April 01, 2020 ‘We’re Built To Do This’ Hear from health care workers about their commitment to serve on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. Read More
March 24, 2020 Council 13 Members Keep Public Services Alive Throughout PA Amid Pandemic The coronavirus outbreak hasn’t stopped many AFSCME Council 13 members from serving Pennsylvania communities. Read More
March 23, 2020 Today is the 10-year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act Millions of people gained coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law 10 years ago today. Read More
March 13, 2020 On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus: AFSCME Members Keep Us Safe AFSCME members are on the front lines, fighting the coronavirus, and deserve strong support from the federal government. Read More
March 06, 2020 AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed AFSCME Maryland retiree Josephine Ball is calling on the government to make sure any coronavirus vaccine or treatment developed using tax dollars is affordable for all Americans. Read More
October 15, 2019 California Nurse Once Thought About Quitting but Persevered Early in Brian Zeringue’s career, a patient died on him. He thought about quitting, but thanks to support from his colleagues, he persevered – and his community is better off for it. Read More
May 09, 2019 Protecting Nurses During National Nurses Week Under the Workplace Violence Prevention bill, which was re-introduced in Congress earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would require employers to develop and implement plans to prevent on-the-job violence. Read More
March 19, 2019 State Nurses Find Power in Numbers Feeling empowered as they fight for collective bargaining rights, some state-employed nurses in Nevada are taking steps to improve their working conditions. Read More
July 14, 2018 Southern California Nurse is First to Register “We’re very excited to be here to support the labor movement in fighting for worker rights,” said Zackos. “This is a really significant time in our history." Read More
May 10, 2018 Thank a Nurse During Nurses Week Nurses Week is a chance to thank nurses for all they do for their patients and their communities. Read More
March 12, 2018 Talk About a Monster Commute Public service workers often can’t afford to live where they work and so have to undertake long commutes. That includes people like AFSCME California member Bernadette Price, whose story was televised nationally. Read More
February 06, 2018 California Nurses Bring a Better Hospital to their Community New year, new contract for more than 700 AFSCME-represented nurses at a California hospital. Read More