The Affordable Care Act Is Not Jenga. It’s Not a Game. Period.
The country will suffer – and working people especially so – if higher courts side with a Texas federal judge and rule that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.
Pablo Ros |Explore the Issues: Archived Posts
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Union Membership Remains Steady
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show union membership remains strong, proving workers are hungrier than ever for a voice on the job and a seat at the table.
AFSCME Staff |AFSCME Supports New York Mayor’s Paid Time Off Proposal
AFSCME President Lee Saunders praises the mandatory time off proposal announced today by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, which will benefit all the workers in the city.
AFSCME Staff |Pay Freeze is Latest Way Federal Workers are Left Out in the Cold
This news comes as more than 800,000 federal workers are either furloughed or are being forced to work without pay.
Jessica Powell |AFSCME President Saunders Demands End to Government Shutdown
Many federal workers are facing the frightening prospect of not being able to pay their mortgages, rents, car loans and meet countless other day-to-day obligations.
Pete Levine |Saunders to Trump: Don’t Shut Down the Government For Political Gain
AFSCME President Lee Saunders to President Donald Trump – don’t shut down the federal government over politics.
AFSCME Staff |What Makes a Good Infrastructure Plan?
AFSCME has long encouraged public investment in our country’s infrastructure. In 2019, we will continue to make our voices heard so that any infrastructure plan creates good jobs and invests in public services.
AFSCME Staff |GM Layoffs Prove Tax Cuts Hurt, Don’t Help, Workers
Those cuts reduce revenues, creating bigger deficits that Trump and his fellow Republicans use as an excuse to cut public services that working families rely on like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Americans for Tax Fairness |Voting to Keep Public Services in Public Hands
Voters chose to side with the common good in at least two powerful ways: stopping privatization and implementing progressive taxes to pay for much-needed public services.
Jeremy Mohler, In the Public Interest |AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence
The bill would help protect hospital, psychiatric, behavioral health care, EMS workers and others by requiring the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a federal worker-protection standard.
Pete Levine |AFSCME Sues Puerto Rico to Stop Betrayal of Public Service Workers
Even as public service workers in Puerto Rico made sacrifices, their government was betraying them. This week, AFSCME and AFT sued the government, alleging mismanagement of pension funds.
AFSCME Staff |Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males
Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer!
Pablo Ros |Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
A new rule by the Trump administration would subject immigrants to indecency and indignity. It runs counter to AFSCME’s values.
Elissa McBride |AFSCME’s Archives: A Treasure Trove of Labor History
Learn about AFSCME’s archives, a rich lode of labor history.
Stefanie Caloia, AFSCME Archivist |“Junk” Insurance Plans Could Weaken Affordable Care Act Protections
With these junk plans, insurers are permitted to screen for, and charge more for, pre-existing conditions.
Pete Levine |Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave
The long-term goal is for all workers–union and non-union, public and private sector–to have access to paid family leave.
Elissa McBride |Working People Are Struggling in Trump’s Economy
There is plenty of evidence that this is a strong economy primarily for those already in a privileged position.
Lee Saunders |Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich
Yes, really. The U.S. House has approved a bill that would offer a new round of tax cuts for the richest 1 percent of Americans.
AFSCME Staff |S-T McBride: ‘Let’s Hear the Truth’ About Kavanaugh’s Past
She reiterated AFSCME’s opposition to Kavanaugh, underscoring that he has consistently “ruled for wealthy corporate interests against working women, against working people.”
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Don’t Like Wealth Inequality? Join a Union
Unions help reduce the wealth inequality between white families and families of color, a new report shows.
Pablo Ros |