October 19, 2021 Fed-up workers spark national wave of activism Workers across the country are increasingly taking to the picket line or threatening to strike this October. Read More
October 18, 2021 The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households A new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that while unions benefit every worker and their family members, they provide larger wealth increases to Black and Hispanic households. Read More
October 13, 2021 More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike Thousands of California health care workers are prepared to strike if Kaiser Permanente fails to address understaffing, wages and other issues. Read More
October 05, 2021 Baltimore Museum of Art workers are latest to join a national wave of museum organizing Workers at the Baltimore Museum of Art are forming a union – the latest in a national wave of organizing in cultural institutions. Read More
September 30, 2021 Virginia library workers push back on Sunday reopening, demand chance to provide input By speaking up, workers in Virginia were able to change Arlington Public Libraries’ Sunday openings schedule – the power of the union difference. Read More
September 29, 2021 The union difference: Grassroots effort nets much-deserved raises See the union difference in action in San Antonio. AFSCME Local 2021’s grassroots campaign helped win them pay raises and respect for serving on the front lines. Read More
September 13, 2021 Studies find unions close gender and racial pay gaps More evidence emerges proving unions make a big difference in workers’ lives. Read More
September 03, 2021 Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965 More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, reinforcing a steady trend of growing union popularity. Read More
August 24, 2021 Adams County workers unanimously ratify historic contract The vote to ratify the first contract for Adams County workers was 100% in favor. Read More
August 12, 2021 Record NAPE growth enables best contracts in years for Nebraska members Since 2018, Nebraska Association of Public Employees has developed strong organizing programs and recommitted to solidarity, resulting in record breaking 62% growth. Read More
August 09, 2021 Workers deliver big win for Illinois public library and the community it serves More than 150 AFSCME members said no to threatened cuts to a Chicago-area public library’s budget – and prevailed. Read More
August 05, 2021 AFSCME members foil attack on state employees by anti-worker Minnesota politicians When right-wing politicians moved to cancel state worker raises and nullify their contract, AFSCME Council 5 fought back and stopped the attacks. Read More
August 04, 2021 First contract for paraprofessionals at Connecticut school district Connecticut’s Ledyard Public School paraprofessionals have higher pay, better benefits through a new contract just one year after forming a union. Read More
July 27, 2021 Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. 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 21, 2021 Houston, we have a contract More than 11,000 municipal employees in Houston now have a new contract that provides for higher pay and a range of other benefits. Read More
July 08, 2021 Washington state union activists protect vacation days See the union difference in action for workers at Washington state’s homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Read More
July 07, 2021 Study finds unions reduce risk of poverty A new study finds that unions help reduce poverty. Read More
June 17, 2021 Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference A Nevada member explains why securing a voice on the job by negotiating a contract is a shining example of the difference a union can make. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME Family Scholars inspire us all AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explains just how inspiring the winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship are. Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. 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 25, 2021 Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’ A Connecticut member explains why he decided to step up his involvement in his union. Read More
May 21, 2021 Union Difference: Nebraska’s Michael Henry on why he’s a union member A Nebraska member explains why he joined a union and why you should, too. Read More
April 08, 2021 To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests A new report shows that a loss of collective bargaining has been a major factor in depressing wage growth over the last four decades. Read More
March 25, 2021 Public service workers in Montana fend off attacks against their unions Public service workers in Montana defeated attacks against their right to form strong unions, successfully pressuring lawmakers to vote down anti-worker and anti-union bills. 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 22, 2021 Scholarships designed to boost minority ranks in health care UNAC/UHCP is offering five scholarships of $2,000 each to increase the ranks of health care workers of Black/African descent. Read More
January 05, 2021 Strong member input drives best contract in years for Nebraska employees Thanks to robust participation by members of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, state employees secured a strong contract that contains long-overdue wage increases. Read More
December 23, 2020 Library workers in Oak Lawn, Illinois, are newest AFSCME members Nearly 80 workers at Oak Lawn Public Library in Illinois are now part of the AFSCME family. We welcome them. Read More