November 19, 2025 Facing an affordability crisis, nearly 40K workers for the University of California system went on strike Facing astronomical costs, almost 40,000 workers for the University of California system went on a two-day strike. Read More
November 18, 2025 In ‘major victory,’ judge protects collective bargaining rights of VOA workers Voice of America (VOA) workers, many of the AFSCME members, won big in federal court when a judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. Read More
November 13, 2025 As government reopens, fight to protect families is ‘far from over’ As the federal government shutdown ended, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said the fight to protect working families is “far from over.” Read More
November 13, 2025 AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts. Read More
November 12, 2025 As Project 2025’s assault continues, AFSCME fights back As Project 2025’s goals near the 50% mark, AFSCME is fighting back. Read More
November 12, 2025 Detroit Institute of Arts workers stand together to form a union Employees at the Detroit Institute of Arts are forming a union through AFSCME. Read More
November 10, 2025 He gets the job done, even if he has to get ‘dirty to the bone’ Daniel Ellis, a skilled laborer for Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch and member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
November 07, 2025 Loss of food benefits will have catastrophic consequences for needy New Mexicans AFSCME members in New Mexico are worried about how SNAP recipients will fare during the government shutdown. Read More
November 06, 2025 Unions are the best defense against the gender wage gap Over the past two years, the gender pay gap has been widening — except for women workers who belong to unions. Read More
November 06, 2025 Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women Layoffs of federal workers is hitting Black women especially hard. Read More
November 05, 2025 AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections. Read More
November 05, 2025 Vermont home care provider is in ‘total panic’ over health care prices Vermont member is panicking about losing health care due to the shutdown. Read More
November 04, 2025 Veteran Philadelphia nurse warns of health care crisis — for patients and workers A Philadelphia nurse on the front lines warns of a health care crisis created by this administration and its cronies in Congress. Read More
November 03, 2025 In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF AFSCME is suing to prevent the administration from unlawfully altering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
October 31, 2025 With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing Cutting SNAP benefits will be a gut punch for needy Alaskans, member says. Read More
October 30, 2025 Los Angeles County Museum of Art workers announce plans to join AFSCME Workers at the LA County Art Museum are forming a union through AFSCME. Read More
October 29, 2025 A Wisconsin eligibility specialist sees 'desperate' situation as funding for SNAP, Head Start ends A Wisconsin eligibility specialist warns of serious harm to communities as funding for SNAP and Head Start runs out on Nov. 1. Read More
October 29, 2025 Federal workers win as judge further halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs Federal workers won big this week as a federal judge further barred the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs based on the shutdown. Read More
October 28, 2025 More Philly cultural workers join wave of union organizing Workers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are joining AFSCME. Read More
October 27, 2025 We won’t be silent about the shutdown The longer this shutdown continues, the more our health care and our jobs are in danger. Read More
October 23, 2025 In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis Pennsylvania corrections officers fight for better staffing. Read More
October 22, 2025 Houston public health worker warns, ‘When you cut public health, you cut lives’ Charles Morris, a member of AFSCME Local HOPE 123, warns that the government shutdown is robbing his community of critical public health funds. Read More
October 21, 2025 On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service Members of AFSCME Local 1718, who keep Venice, Fla., running, fought for a strong new contract. Read More
October 20, 2025 As government shutdown drags on, AFSCME Retirees are taking action As the federal government shutdown drags on, AFSCME retirees are urging their lawmakers to end the shutdown by lowering health care costs and funding public services. Read More
October 16, 2025 AFSCME wins in court to temporarily halt firings of federal workers during the government shutdown A federal judge sided with AFSCME and AFGE yesterday, temporarily halting the illegal firings of federal workers during the government shutdown. Read More
October 16, 2025 Washington psychologist shares how shutdown threatens mental health services, public safety Dr. Jim Hulse, a psychologist and member of AFSCME Local 793 (WFSE), says the government shutdown will impact his patients and the services he provides. Read More
October 15, 2025 AFSCME members at Kaiser Permanente strike for better patient care In UNAC/UHCP’s largest strike ever, health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are fighting for better patient care, staffing, wages and benefits. Read More
October 14, 2025 Our latest Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’ Devin Knox is always giving back – as a caseworker and as a football coach. Read More
October 10, 2025 AFSCME retirees go to Congress to fight to cut health care costs, fund public services AFSCME retirees were fired up to talk to lawmakers when they visited Capitol Hill on Thursday. Read More
October 09, 2025 We demand back pay for furloughed federal workers In a letter to the White House, AFSCME demanded that the administration guarantee back pay for furloughed federal workers. Read More