March 28, 2024 Nevada state employees win longevity pay by fighting through their AFSCME union AFSCME Nevada members stand strong to secure longevity pay victory. Read More
March 15, 2024 On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
March 08, 2024 AFSCME supports Biden’s vision for America and will help him execute it AFSCME endorses President Joe Biden’s vision for America’s future. Read More
March 06, 2024 AFSCME members’ strong, united opposition derails anti-union bill in Utah Multiunion solidarity defeated an anti-worker bill in Utah this year. Read More
February 26, 2024 In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. Read More
February 20, 2024 AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
December 07, 2023 Public worker lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law Wisconsin public service workers are suing to overturn a 2011 state anti-collective bargaining law. Read More
October 30, 2023 Salisbury city workers win formal recognition of their union Workers for the city of Salisbury, Maryland, have secured a voice on the job. Read More
October 20, 2023 At AFSCME forum, CA Senate candidates affirm support for unions, workers’ rights Democratic U.S. Senate candidates spoke to AFSCME members at a California summit organized by our union. Read More
October 02, 2023 Through union activism and political power, Nevada AFSCME members net historic gains Nevada state employees who are members of AFSCME Local 4041 are celebrating historic gains achieved through collective bargaining and political power. Read More
September 01, 2023 Labor Day 2023: Celebrating the union difference and building tomorrow’s public service workforce Union difference, Staff the Front Lines are subjects of President Lee Saunders’ Labor Day column. Read More
August 31, 2023 Gallup poll: More Americans believe in unions and want them to become stronger Union popularity remains at its highest levels in half a century, says a new Gallup Poll. Read More
August 29, 2023 Over 1,000 people attend NYC hiring hall held along with Staff the Front Lines bus tour A New York City hiring hall, part of the Staff the Front Lines bus tour, attracted over 1,000 people on Monday. Read More
August 28, 2023 President Saunders: 1963 March on Washington was also a march for worker rights AFSCME members, including President Lee Saunders, joined a rally on the National Mall to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Read More
August 25, 2023 AFSCME members rally in Columbus as Staff the Front Lines bus visits Ohio The Staff the Front Lines bus rolled into Columbus, Ohio, for a rally by AFSCME members and elected officials. Read More
July 19, 2023 Justice for Maryland public safety workers whose timesheets were illegally changed Thousands of Maryland public safety workers whose timesheets were illegally altered are finally getting justice. Read More
June 26, 2023 Workers at Walters Art Museum win union election Congratulations to workers at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore for voting to unionize through AFSCME Council 3. Read More
June 23, 2023 AFSCME volunteer member organizers bring unique perspectives to expanding union Two volunteer member organizers shared their experiences at 2023’s organizing summit. Read More
June 22, 2023 Senate committee OKs bill to protect collective bargaining rights for private sector workers We applaud the Senate HELP Committee's for approving the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Read More
June 14, 2023 Hundreds of AFSCME activists get fired up at Denver organizing summit The AFSCME 2023 Organizing Summit drew hundreds of members from across the USA. Read More
June 13, 2023 The fifth I AM Story episode explores how today’s labor leaders use the lessons of ‘68 AFSCME releases the fifth and final episode of the I AM Story podcast. Read More
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. Read More
June 06, 2023 Solidarity among school workers in Connecticut saves jobs Solidarity made the union difference for 19 educational professionals in Connecticut. Read More
May 17, 2023 Workers can find solutions to staffing crisis through their union, says Florida state worker Sheron Mickens, a state employee in Florida and member of AFSCME Local 3076 (Council 79), says a staffing crisis is making her job more challenging. Read More
May 15, 2023 Pay raises, worker-rights bills among AFSCME Maryland’s legislative accomplishments In Maryland, AFSCME members racked up an impressive list of legislative accomplishments this year. Read More
May 12, 2023 AFSCME Florida members say union-busting bill will not silence them AFSCME members in Florida vow to continue fighting for workers’ rights despite a new union-busting bill approved by extremist Gov. Ron DeSantis. 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
May 10, 2023 Outnumbered and exhausted, a Louisiana corrections lieutenant fights for better staffing Learn how short staffing has led to a crisis at a Louisiana prison. Read More
May 04, 2023 Salt Lake City Public Library workers seek to form first library union in Utah Workers at the Salt Lake City Public Library system want to form Utah’s first library union. Read More
May 01, 2023 Walters Art Museum workers are heading to a union election after two years It’s taken two years, but workers at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore will soon be able to vote to form a union. Read More