May 16, 2023 San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members In San Diego, city workers will finally get fair pay thanks to the new contract.San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members Read More
April 14, 2023 New Nevada contract offers biggest salary increase in decades AFSCME members who work for Nevada state government would receive the highest pay raises in 40 years under a contract they ratified this month. Read More
April 13, 2023 911 dispatchers keep saving lives, despite staffing shortages The nation’s 911 dispatchers save lives despite grappling with staff shortages. We honor their contributions during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
April 11, 2023 ‘I AM Story’ podcast: Episode 2 is now available The second episode of the “I AM Story” podcast is now live and available for download. Read More
April 04, 2023 AFSCME launches ‘I AM Story’ podcast AFSCME launches the first episode of its “I AM Story” podcast. Read More
March 30, 2023 AFSCME New Mexico members win on wages, staffing, public safety in legislative session In New Mexico’s legislative session, AFSCME members fought hard to secure wage increases, public safety improvements. Read More
March 24, 2023 It took a 7-year legal battle, but AFSCME member in Texas finally gets justice An AFSCME member in Texas fought for seven years and finally got justice for retaliation by her employer. Read More
March 22, 2023 HGEA member says elected office is a natural place for union members Find out why this former HGEA member believes union members are well suited for political office. Read More
March 17, 2023 Persistence pays as Michigan’s highly skilled workers secure big pay raise Persistence paid off as AFSCME members fought for higher wages for highly skilled tradespeople who work for the state of Michigan. Read More
February 27, 2023 AFSCME New Jersey member answers the call to serve in elected office Former AFSCME New Jersey member explains why she sought elective office. Read More
February 15, 2023 Alaska members demand an end to state worker staffing crisis Alaska members highlight a staffing crisis in state government and demand action from the legislature at a Capitol rally. Read More
February 01, 2023 Growing membership key to securing record raises for Nebraska state employees Securing raises of 10%-27% for Nebraska’s state workers was made possible by NAPE’s membership growth. Read More
January 26, 2023 HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. Read More
January 25, 2023 Nebraska Supreme Court to workers: Yes, you can wear blue jeans to work The Nebraska Supreme Court has resolved a denim dilemma. The court ruled state workers for one agency can wear blue jeans to work if appropriate, and not just on casual Fridays. Read More
November 29, 2022 AFSCME members build leadership skills at inaugural conference in Baton Rouge Members of AFSCME Council 17 participated in a union-led leadership conference in Baton Rouge, La. Read More
October 07, 2022 Austin AFSCME members secure $20 minimum wage for city and county workers A $20 minimum wage victory in Austin underscores the importance of joining AFSCME. Read More
October 03, 2022 Report: Georgia must allow public service workers to unionize to lift up the vulnerable Georgia should expand collective bargaining rights for public service workers, a report says. Read More
September 30, 2022 Some workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME Labor and trades workers for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME. Read More
September 29, 2022 ‘I’m here for the people’: City of Miami administrative assistant is Never Quit winner Ray Custodio, a member of Local 1907 (AFSCME Florida), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 27, 2022 St. Louis city and county employees fight for – and win – paid family and medical leave Member of AFSCM Local 410 (Council 61) were key in ensuring workers for the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, get paid FMLA leave. Read More
September 13, 2022 AFSCME members seek fairer contract for Nebraska state workers Nebraska state workers deserve a fair contract and AFSCME members are working hard to ensure that happens. Read More
May 11, 2022 In Public Service Spotlight feature, WI member describes career rooted in dignity Find out how Evelyn Mikul serves her Wisconsin community in this Public Service Spotlight. Read More
April 12, 2022 Meet ‘Mr. Motor Vehicles’ Discover why they call CSEA Local 1000’s Malcolm Coates ‘Mr. Motor Vehicles.’ Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. Read More
April 20, 2021 Alexandria city workers win collective bargaining rights, set precedent in Virginia Public service workers in Alexandria, Virginia, have won collective bargaining rights, setting a precedent for other municipalities in the state. Read More
February 18, 2021 MD members push for essential worker protections AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature. Read More
February 12, 2021 There’s new HOPE for a new agreement with the City of Houston HOPE members have kicked off a collaborative process to set priorities and negotiate a new agreement with the City of Houston later this year. Read More
February 09, 2021 Alaska court halts governor’s bid to hurt public service workers Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s attempt to defang public service unions was resoundingly rejected by a state judge. Read More
July 21, 2020 From dial-up to digital, CSEA’s Joe Acampora led the way This Never Quit Service Award winner helped lead a New York community from digital dark ages to the high-tech world of today. Read More
May 08, 2020 Happy Mother’s Day to My AFSCME Mom – My Everyday Hero The daughter of an AFSCME Florida member has a special Mother’s Day message for her mom. Read More