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October 31, 2025

With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing

Cutting SNAP benefits will be a gut punch for needy Alaskans, member says.

October 20, 2025

As government shutdown drags on, AFSCME Retirees are taking action

As the federal government shutdown drags on, AFSCME retirees are urging their lawmakers to end the shutdown by lowering health care costs and funding public services.

June 24, 2025

Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services

An Alaska member made a 4,000-mile journey to tell lawmakers face-to-face to protect the services that working families rely on.

February 18, 2025

In Alaska, AFSCME members go public and go to court over state worker staffing crisis

Alaska members are turning up the heat in their fight for more state worker staffing.

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.

February 16, 2024

To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions

AFSCME members strongly support an Alaska bill that would reinstate pensions for state workers.

February 12, 2024

In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths

Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home.

January 22, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court ends Alaska governor’s political attacks against AFSCME members

By refusing to take up an appeal by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to public service workers in the state.

August 04, 2023

AFSCME member appreciates security of the Union Plus Mortgage Program

The Union Plus Mortgage Program will help union members and their families buy or refinance a home.

June 07, 2023

Alaska Supreme Court sides with ASEA, orders state to pay nearly $450,000 in damages

The Alaska Supreme Court handed AFSCME members a huge win in their bid to stop Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s anti-union plan.

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.

December 09, 2021

Law enforcement trailblazer retires from Alaska State Troopers

Alaska’s first Native woman to serve as a state trooper retires, capping a lengthy law enforcement career.

October 22, 2021

An AFSCME member survives a bear attack while on the job

An AFSCME member in Alaska was surveying salmon when a bear attacked him. He lived because of his co-worker’s quick action.

July 14, 2021

Shutdown averted for Alaska state employees

ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 members avoid layoffs and furloughs as the governor finally signs the budget.

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.

August 05, 2020

Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid

Veterans face a double whammy if the Senate fails to provide federal aid to states, cities, towns and school districts – loss of their jobs and loss of public services.

July 29, 2020

Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid

In new polls, voters in seven states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid. And the support cuts across partisan lines.

June 23, 2020

Alaska public service workers call for federal aid to keep communities safe

The U.S. Senate is getting an urgent, bipartisan request from state workers and lawmakers in Alaska – please provide state and local aid like the House has.

January 13, 2020

With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK

Heather Mikesell earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award through her dedication to helping the children of Fairbanks, Alaska.

October 07, 2019

Now that Janus Failed, Alaska’s Anti-Public Services Governor Resorts to Dirty Tricks

Alaska’s governor and attorney general want to make it harder for unions in the public sector to collect dues. But a judge said no.

September 30, 2019

Dunleavy’s Attack on ASEA Hurts All Alaskans

In an attempt to silence Alaska’s state workers and the union they formed, Alaska’s governor has filed a lawsuit. Read why this is a misguided move.

July 18, 2019

Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services

Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated.

July 02, 2019

Alaskans Brace for ‘Draconian’ Budget Cuts

Alaskans will be hurt by their governor’s budget cuts, which will devastate public services.

May 17, 2019

ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute

More than 200 Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) members work at API as protective service workers, nurses and clinicians.

March 29, 2019

Fight is on to Save Alaska Psychiatric Institute

ASEA members are fighting the newly elected governor’s plan to privatize the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. We want it to remain under taxpayer control.

March 22, 2019

AFSCME Alaska Members Slam New Governor’s ‘Disaster’ of a Budget

The proposal would make draconian cuts to state services and privatize a number of programs.

March 20, 2019

More Courts Agree: Attacks Against Public Service Workers Are Going Too Far

Courts are increasingly putting a stop to mounting attacks against public service workers, this time to recover previously paid fair share fees.

June 28, 2017

Alaska Seniors Urge Sen. Murkowski to Oppose Dangerous Health Care Bill

Alaska retirees delivered a petition to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to oppose legislation that would cause more than 30,000 Alaskans to lose their health care.

June 22, 2017

Lawmakers’ Refusal to Compromise Puts Alaskans at Risk

Alaska state employees report to work every day because their communities are counting on them. State senators should do their basic jobs and pass a budget.

May 15, 2017

National Law Enforcement Week: Honoring Heroes Who’ve Sacrificed

National Law Enforcement Week honors fallen law enforcement officers and pays tribute to the vital role they play in keeping their communities safe.

Alaska Archive

With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing

As government shutdown drags on, AFSCME Retirees are taking action

Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services

In Alaska, AFSCME members go public and go to court over state worker staffing crisis

Recruiting, retaining wildland firefighters just got easier thanks to Alaska members

To fill vacancies in state government, Alaska should reinstate pensions

In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths

U.S. Supreme Court ends Alaska governor’s political attacks against AFSCME members

AFSCME member appreciates security of the Union Plus Mortgage Program

Alaska Supreme Court sides with ASEA, orders state to pay nearly $450,000 in damages

Alaska members demand an end to state worker staffing crisis

Law enforcement trailblazer retires from Alaska State Troopers

An AFSCME member survives a bear attack while on the job

Shutdown averted for Alaska state employees

Alaska court halts governor’s bid to hurt public service workers

Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid

Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid

Alaska public service workers call for federal aid to keep communities safe

With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK

Now that Janus Failed, Alaska’s Anti-Public Services Governor Resorts to Dirty Tricks

Dunleavy’s Attack on ASEA Hurts All Alaskans

Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services

Alaskans Brace for ‘Draconian’ Budget Cuts

ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Fight is on to Save Alaska Psychiatric Institute

AFSCME Alaska Members Slam New Governor’s ‘Disaster’ of a Budget

More Courts Agree: Attacks Against Public Service Workers Are Going Too Far

Alaska Seniors Urge Sen. Murkowski to Oppose Dangerous Health Care Bill

Lawmakers’ Refusal to Compromise Puts Alaskans at Risk

National Law Enforcement Week: Honoring Heroes Who’ve Sacrificed