January 09, 2024 Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
November 22, 2023 AFSCME to Duval County School Board: $12/Hour is not enough to live in Florida Custodial staff at Florida’s Duval County Public Schools seek $15/hour starting pay. Read More
October 11, 2023 Two new Florida locals strengthen AFSCME family AFSCME Florida’s family grows with the addition to two new locals. 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
March 15, 2023 Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes As many as 1,000 Florida school custodians were denied the proper pay and benefits for years. Thanks to AFSCME, they’re getting what they are due. Read More
March 10, 2023 Early activism scores big win against anti-union bills in Utah AFSCME members in Utah helped block anti-union bills in the Utah Legislature this year. Read More
February 27, 2023 AFSCME New Jersey member answers the call to serve in elected office Former AFSCME New Jersey member explains why she sought elective office. Read More
November 07, 2022 AFSCME members in the Miami area honored in Hometown Heroes Parade AFSCME members who work for a health care system in the Miami region were honored with a parade by Miami-Dade County for their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
October 26, 2022 AFSCME Florida’s newest members work for the tiny Town of Surfside Workers at the Town of Surfside, Florida, built power and ratified their first contract. Read More
October 13, 2022 New Jersey behavioral health workers ratify first contract with SERV after years of standing united SERV behavioral health workers in New Jersey ratified their first contract. Read More
July 19, 2022 Suicide prevention helpline has a new, shorter number – 988 The new 988 hotline will make it easier for people to connect with help when they’re having suicidal thoughts or experiencing other mental health distress Read More
May 24, 2022 AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
April 13, 2022 Puerto Rico members win big in new agreement A deal between the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico and AFSCME-represented workers is a milestone achievement. Read More
March 30, 2022 AFSCME Florida Local 1363 health care workers win pay increases Learn how the health care heroes of Florida’s AFSCME Local 1363 used their collective bargaining agreement to win better pay and better working conditions. Read More
March 24, 2022 New legislation seeks to close the mental health coverage gap Thanks to a new bill, some public service workers may soon receive the mental health coverage their insurers have denied. Read More
March 21, 2022 Member Activism Wins in Florida Legislative Session The activism of AFSCME Florida Council 79 members led to big wins during Florida’s legislative session. Read More
December 20, 2021 Historic contract for Naples city workers will help attract, retain workers Members of Local 2017 are celebrating a huge victory after securing a hard-fought two-year contract. Read More
November 02, 2021 Labor harmony in place for behavioral health workers in Oregon’s Multnomah County Behavioral health workers in an Oregon county will be able to form a union without management interference – thanks to a labor harmony agreement. Read More
September 14, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health workers held Labor Day strike SERV behavioral health workers held a Labor Day strike. Read More
September 07, 2021 New Jersey behavioral health member discusses unionization challenges What are the challenges workers face in creating unions? Ask this New Jersey behavioral health worker. Read More
September 02, 2021 SERV workers authorize Labor Day strike Some behavioral health workers at SERV Centers of New Jersey in Mercer County are going on a strike for 24 hours on Labor Day. Read More
July 22, 2021 Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health President Lee Saunders joined a panel discussion on the role that organized labor plays in addressing workplace mental health. Read More
July 12, 2020 AFSCME members secure state audit in latest step to fix problems with their employer AFSCME Local 1902 members have long pointed out workplace problems at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Their concerns are finally getting heard by the state. Read More
May 28, 2021 The union difference shines through in New Jersey behavioral health contract Nearly 250 behavioral health workers in New Jersey have a good reason to celebrate – they secured a strong new contract Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. Read More
April 23, 2021 Memphis city employees fight for modest pay raises after year of sacrifices AFSCME Local 1733 workers are fighting for modest pay raises that are long overdue. But the city of Memphis, Tennessee, says no – even though it has the money to pay them. Read More
April 07, 2021 Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry New Jersey’s top behavioral health providers have done well for themselves but have neglected their patients and employees, a new report finds. Read More
March 09, 2021 Future of New Jersey's behavioral health industry discussed at virtual town hall More behavioral health workers in New Jersey are expressing interest in building power at work through AFSCME’s United We Heal campaign. Read More
February 11, 2021 For Florida member, a legislative fight is about more than just the bill Florida member Tallulah Thomas, who has sacrificed much to serve her community, continues to fight thanks to the power she gains from her union. Read More
February 01, 2021 In viral PSAs, New Mexico health care workers urge mask use, vaccinations AFSCME members recorded public service announcements to encourage New Mexicans to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. To their surprise, those videos have gone viral. Read More