December 19, 2023 Retired from the job, but not from activism AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride praises AFSCME Retirees for their robust activism in 2023. Read More
July 11, 2023 One way to put American values in action: Stop cutting taxes for the super-rich Secretary-Treasurer McBride calls for tax fairness Read More
May 31, 2023 Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them. Read More
May 11, 2023 What moms really want: A solution to the child care crisis This Mother’s Day, let’s recommit to improving child care. Read More
April 21, 2023 On Earth Day, celebrating AFSCME members in green jobs Earth Day is Saturday and we thank AFSCME members who work to protect the environment. Read More
August 03, 2022 Union 411: It’s all about the NEO This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized. Read More
July 12, 2022 ‘Our stories are powerful tools’: Secretary-Treasurer McBride delivers convention keynote In her keynote address at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride encouraged delegates to share their stories to make our union stronger. Read More
May 06, 2022 This Mother’s Day, let’s honor caregiving moms by seeking change Recommit to easing the burden on caregivers and mothers everywhere. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
January 31, 2022 More union members should run for public office. How about you? AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride urges more AFSCME members to run for elective office. Read More
November 29, 2021 Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country. Read More
November 04, 2021 Union 411: How and why we organize The next installment of Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride’s Union 411 video series focuses on how and why workers organize. Read More
September 23, 2021 Reproductive justice is economic justice AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. Read More
July 13, 2021 Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify. Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator. Read More
March 08, 2021 The first but not the last To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration. 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
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 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
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 06, 2020 This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work Caregivers do critically important work, but don’t get paid enough or have access to paid leave. Joe Biden will change that. Read More
May 04, 2020 Front-Line Workers are Stepping Up to the Plate – When Will Congress? One Kentucky local is serving members during the pandemic using a time-tested union technique – member action teams. Read More
March 12, 2020 Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve. 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
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
September 25, 2019 Ideas@AFSCME: How to Make the Economy Work for Everyone AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride sat down for a conversation with the president of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), Thea Lee, to discuss ways to make the nation’s economy work for all of us. Read More
August 27, 2019 The Union Difference on Union 411 In the latest “Union 411” video, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explores the value of the Union Difference – power, dignity, respect and fairness. Read More
August 07, 2019 S-T McBride at PA Hospital Rally: ‘We Don’t Put Corporate Greed over Human Need’ Putting profits over public health is just plain wrong, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride said at last week’s Rally to Save Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Read More
June 25, 2019 Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Shared Ideas@AFSCME Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who was elected last fall to serve Iowa's First Congressional District, joined AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride to talk about the effect of collective bargaining on Iowans and discuss why she stands with AFSCME. Read More
June 04, 2019 Here’s the (Union) 411 Union 411 is a new series of videos by Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride, in which she highlights the valuable work AFSCME members do. Read More