December 15, 2020 New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer The Illinois Department of Corrections is working with AFSCME corrections unions to fight the coronavirus pandemic as one. And the results are promising on many levels. Read More
December 03, 2020 Despite tragedy, management resistance, solidarity wins MI nurses new contract Amid tragedy, the nurses of McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, found a renewed solidarity – and won a new contract. Read More
December 02, 2020 Finally, a seat at the table for Nevada state workers It’s taken Nevada state workers years to get to this stage, but they are finally beginning to negotiate their first contract. Read More
November 19, 2020 Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California Frustrated by the State of California’s inaction, child care providers have filed an unfair practice charge to get help. Read More
November 13, 2020 NYC public employees reach agreement with the city, avoiding layoffs Thousands of New York City public service workers will be spared layoffs through at least June 2021 under an agreement DC 37 struck with Mayor Bill de Blasio. Read More
November 05, 2020 AFSCME sues to protect health workers from COVID-19, flu, Ebola A lawsuit by AFSCME and three other unions is aimed at forcing OSHA to adopt a standard to protect health care workers against COVID-19 and similar diseases. Read More