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 21, 2023 Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract AFSCME members working at the Waukegan Public Library in the Chicago area are celebrating their first contract. Read More
June 20, 2023 Biden accepts union endorsements at Philadelphia rally AFSCME and some 20 other unions have made their choice – reelect President Joe Biden. Read More
June 16, 2023 From father to son: Legacy of labor carries in Connecticut union family Father’s Day in this Connecticut family brings union dad and son together. Read More
June 16, 2023 AFSCME endorses Joe Biden, ‘the most pro-worker president of our lifetime’ President Joe Biden is AFSCME’s choice in the 2024 elections. Read More
June 15, 2023 Nature Museum workers win union election with AFSCME Workers at Chicago’s Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum have voted to form a union. 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 13, 2023 AFSCME members fight unilateral change in return to work policy in Austin, Texas Management at the city of Austin, Texas, is trying to push through a unilateral telework policy change, but AFSCME members are having none of it. Read More
June 12, 2023 He beat the best surfers in the world, but he’s still a lifeguard at heart Luke Shepardson is a world champion surfer and a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 09, 2023 AFSCME members help deliver major wins for working Minnesotans After helping pro-worker politicians in Minnesota, AFSCME members help deliver major wins for working people in that state. Read More
June 08, 2023 Biden vetoes House effort to slash student debt relief President Joe Biden continues to fight for workers by vetoing a plan that would have erased his student loan forgiveness plan. 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 Never Quit winner is New Mexico civil engineer who loves a challenge Chris Rodela, a New Mexico civil engineer technician who is a member of AFSCME Local 3199 (Council 18), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. 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
June 05, 2023 Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised President Joe Biden after a deal was reached to avert the debt ceiling crisis. Read More
June 02, 2023 For Illinois paramedic, a desire to fully serve his community is hampered by short-staffing Fully serving his community is Illinois paramedic Nick Fensom’s goal. But short-staffing is thwarting him from doing that. Read More
June 01, 2023 Geologists rock: Celebrating our rock and mineral scientists in natural resources Protecting Ohio’s natural and mineral resources is OCSEA members Brittany Parrick’s job – and she rocks. 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 26, 2023 Thanking EMS professionals is not enough; we must help them solve a staffing crisis To thank the EMS professionals who save lives in our communities every day, we must help them solve a staffing crisis they cannot address single-handedly. Read More
May 25, 2023 Kidspace Children’s Museum workers announce plans to build power through AFSCME Workers at Kidspace Museum want to unionize to gain respect and have a say in the daily decision-making process. Read More
May 24, 2023 In statewide rallies, University of California workers protest short staffing, low pay University of California workers hold statewide rallies to protest short staffing, low pay. Read More
May 23, 2023 AFSCME law enforcement members trek to Capitol to sound alarm on the staffing crisis AFSCME law enforcement leaders shared their stories with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Read More
May 22, 2023 ‘Kind, smart and loving’: Connecticut school secretary wins Never Quit award Brooke Carta, a Middletown, Connecticut, school secretary and a member of AFSCME Council 4, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
May 18, 2023 In Michigan, AFSCME law enforcement members stress need to expand pension eligibility 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 16, 2023 San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members In San Diego, city workers will finally get fair pay thanks to the new contract.San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members Read More
May 19, 2023 Workers at another Chicago institution are forming a union with AFSCME Workers at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago have decided to build power through AFSCME. Read More
May 15, 2023 AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week This National Law Enforcement Week, we remember public safety workers who died on the job last year. 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