It’s Time to Get Organized
Billionaires and anti-union extremists are working to take power from us. They want to slash the public service budgets we rely on to do our jobs. We’re taking a stand.
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Who turned the Knicks championship into a celebration? AFSCME members, that’s who
AFSCME members made sure New York was ready to celebrate the Knicks’ historic championship. Read More
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
When we stand together, we decide what our collective future looks like. Read More
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AFSCME members who keep Ohio theater running ratify first contract unanimously
COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a unanimous vote, workers at Gateway Film Center in Columbus ratified their first union contract this month. This victory comes after Gateway Film Center United (GFCU) voted to form their union with AFSCME Ohio Council 8 in November 2024. “This contract represents a huge win and delivers stability for our team that has been sorely needed,” said Ashby Daugherty, an admissions and membership services associate and a member of the… Read More
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
AFSCME corrections officers who work at a New Mexico prison are demanding that the county remove the warden. Read More
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From the Leadership
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President Lee Saunders
One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
When we stand together, we decide what our collective future looks like.
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Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride
Life is better with collective bargaining
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Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization
Supplemental Complaint and Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed in Case Challenging Unlawful Reshaping of Government Targets “Reorganization” of USDA
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The Union Difference
Life is better in a union. Having a voice on the job means better pay, better health care, a more secure retirement, and so much more. It means having a say in safety, staffing, and other important issues that help AFSCME members do their jobs and keep America running.
Better Pay
$9K
Good Health Care
30%
Secure Retirement
60%
Member Benefits
Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only give you an advantage at the bargaining table — it also gets you access to discounts and benefits that can help make life a little easier.