May 29, 2025 Fear and worry in New Mexico over cuts to food assistance AFSCME members in New Mexico discussed their concerns with cuts to food assistance with Sen. Ben Ray Luján. Read More
May 29, 2025 OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week. Read More
May 28, 2025 We love to sea it: Independence Seaport Museum workers say yes to a union Sea it to believe it. A new union sets sail in Philadelphia. Read More
May 27, 2025 Uncle Sam may garnish your Social Security if you have unpaid student debt If you are a retiree with unpaid student loans, the government may garnish your Social Security check. Read More
May 23, 2025 Zabdiel Martinez: I help families get food support, and Congress’ budget will hurt them. The fight against a cruel budget bill moves to the Senate. Read More
May 22, 2025 Increasing hunger in America to give billionaires tax cuts A bill approved by the House of Representatives today is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under threat like never before. Read More
May 22, 2025 In a win for billionaires, the House passed a budget that hurts working families Billionaires win with House-passed budget. Read More
May 22, 2025 Support grows in Congress to undo union-busting executive order A bill that would protect the collective bargaining rights of federal workers is gaining bipartisan support in Congress. Read More
May 21, 2025 The union difference is clear in this new contract New contract for some Florida members comes with pay raises and job protections. Read More
May 19, 2025 AFSCME members trek to Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts AFSCME members Stephanie Teachman, of New York, and Jeanne Weaver, of Pennsylvania, visited Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts. Read More
May 19, 2025 We honor EMS professionals and recommit to protecting public health During EMS Week, we recommit to fighting the new administration and extremists in Congress who are trying to undermine public health. Read More
May 16, 2025 We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
May 15, 2025 Fighting to save public health in the Texas capital AFSCME members in Texas are fighting to protect public health from harmful cuts Congress wants to make. Read More
May 12, 2025 AFSCME members won’t stand by as Congress cuts Medicaid and food assistance As Congress takes steps to cut Medicaid and other life-saving programs, AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
May 13, 2025 Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services Mayors sound the alarm: cuts to Medicaid will lead to unsafe communities. Read More
May 13, 2025 AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy. Read More
May 12, 2025 WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders The administration’s misguided cuts are jeopardizing health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. Read More
May 12, 2025 Judge blocks White House’s illegal reorganization of the federal government A federal judge has put a temporary stop to this administration’s unlawful overhaul of federal government. Read More
May 12, 2025 ‘Nice lady’ brings smiles to residents and co-workers at veterans home Kris Weidert, a physical therapist assistant at the Luverne Veterans Home in Minnesota, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
May 08, 2025 A Mother’s Day call to action Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid. Read More
May 07, 2025 Federal court stops closure of agencies that help workers negotiate contracts and fund libraries and museums A federal court ruled two agencies that workers rely on must stay open. Read More
May 07, 2025 Salt Lake City Public Library workers form a union through AFSCME Workers at Salt Lake City Public Library form a union through AFSCME. Read More
May 06, 2025 AFSCME health care experts deliver one message to Congress: No Medicaid cuts AFSCME health care members tell Congress to protect Medicaid from deep cuts. Read More
May 06, 2025 Want to be safe at work? That’s about to get a lot harder The federal agency that makes sure you don’t die on the job is in danger of getting killed off. Read More
May 06, 2025 AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone. ‘Have some compassion for seniors.’ AFSCME retiree tells Congress to leave Social Security alone. Read More
May 06, 2025 During National Nurses Week, let’s get organized to stand with these health care heroes On National Nurses Week, let’s demand that our government put public health before billionaire wealth. Read More
May 05, 2025 Public service workers deserve respect Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them. Read More
May 05, 2025 Corrections workers keep us safe. Let’s thank them. Let’s honor the important work the nation’s corrections employees do to keep our communities safe. Read More
May 02, 2025 Ending federal help for libraries and museums is a bad move. A court stopped the administration from doing that AFSCME hails a federal judge’s ruling to temporarily stop the Trump administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Read More