March 16, 2021 You did it. You made it possible for states, cities, towns and schools to receive relief money In the latest “On the Record,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains the crucial role AFSCME members played in helping pass the American Rescue Plan. Read More
March 02, 2021 Arizona paramedic and Never Quit winner was first inspired by fifth grade teacher Meet Keith Lowry, a paramedic in Northern Arizona and member of AFSCME Local 2960, who’s a winner of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award. Read More
March 02, 2021 President Biden: ‘The choice to join a union is up to the workers – full stop’ President Joe Biden’s video supporting Amazon workers seeking to form a union in Alabama may be the strongest pro-labor statement from a president. Read More
February 26, 2021 Union 411: A video resource for AFSCME members Learn how to access our full Union 411 video series. 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 16, 2020 Georgia heads back to the polls for Warnock, Ossoff Longtime Atlanta bus driver Quentin Hutchins tells us why it’s so vital to vote for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Georgia runoff elections. Read More
November 23, 2020 To Fund The Front Lines, We Need to Win in Georgia In President Saunders’ latest “On the Record” video, he says it’s all hands on deck to support pro-worker candidates in Georgia’s runoff elections. Read More
October 23, 2020 On The Record: Joe Biden – A Leader With Character and Integrity Joe Biden is a leader who understands in his gut the challenges working people face every day, a man of character whose compassion and decency will help heal the country at this challenging moment. Read More
October 21, 2020 Amid pandemic, AFSCME members deal with painful loss Hear from AFSCME members who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Read More
October 19, 2020 Biden’s plan for America is driving retirees to action Discover why AFSCME retirees are getting fired up about this election. Read More
October 19, 2020 Union 411: The Right to Organize In the latest “Union 411” video, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explores the right to form a union and negotiate for ourselves, our families and our communities. Read More
October 15, 2020 AFSCME members are ready for Joe Biden’s leadership Hear from AFSCME members why Joe Biden is the leader we need. Read More
October 14, 2020 On the Record: Vote! Learn from AFSCME President Lee Saunders about the variety of ways in which you can vote this election. Read More
October 13, 2020 Health care and the presidential election The latest “Union 411: 2020 Election Special” video takes a look at where the candidates for president stand on health care. Read More
October 09, 2020 Union 411: Tax fairness and the presidential candidates The latest “Union 411: 2020 Election Special” video explains how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will provide the tax fairness working people need and deserve. Read More
October 05, 2020 Make your plan to vote today The most important election of our lifetime is just around the corner. Have you made your plan to vote yet? Read More
September 29, 2020 Where the presidential candidates stand on economic inequality This short video examines income inequality and explains why AFSCME members should care about it as we approach Election Day. Read More
September 25, 2020 On the Record: The choice couldn’t be clearer Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have the experience and leadership we need at this challenging moment. Read More
September 09, 2020 Union values are American values Union approval has reached a 17-year high. Read More
September 04, 2020 To honor Labor Day, Congress must keep front-line workers on the job This Labor Day, we honor front-line workers for bravely serving our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate and the White House need to honor their sacrifices, too. Read More
September 02, 2020 Big Green Machine launches Virtual Field Offices AFSCME’s Virtual Field Offices will keep us politically active despite the pandemic. Read More
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. Read More
July 27, 2020 New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’ New AFSCME ads urging the Senate to provide federal aid are going national today. Read More
May 04, 2020 AFSCME Ads Seeking State, Local Aid Go National Ads by AFSCME seeking state, local aid are hitting cable, digital platforms nationally. Read More
April 06, 2020 ‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’ During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs. Read More
March 04, 2020 Union 411: What’s in My Union Contract? In this installment, Secretary-Treasurer McBride explains the type of protection your AFSCME contract provides and how it can help you and your co-workers build union power in the workplace. Read More
February 24, 2020 When a Team’s Secret Weapon is the Custodian Kent State University custodian Sabra Lloyd keeps its athletic center running and winning. Read More
February 14, 2020 Building Political Power BLOC By BLOC Groups like BLOC, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, are mobilizing residents around issues that matter to them and giving them the tools to hold elected officials accountable. Read More
December 20, 2019 Dedicated to Making Her Hospital Work for all Patients Jackie Rodriguez plays a crucial role in helping patients in central Massachusetts receive a diagnosis and treatment. Read More
November 18, 2019 Union 411: Collective Bargaining On this installment of “Union 411,” learn how AFSCME members come together to build power and win strong union contracts that improve our workplaces and our communities. Read More