AFSCME Blog Archive
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Oregon city workers strike for fair pay, affordable health insurance
AFSCME members who keep Corvallis, Oregon, running are approaching the second week of their strike after city management walked out of contract talks. Read More
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Ohio public defenders win raises and new benefits in first contract
Public defenders in the Dayton, Ohio, area win better pay and benefits under their first new union contract. Read More
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AFSCME members fight to protect Nevada healthcare facility for children
In Nevada, AFSCME members spoke out against the temporary closure of a youth psychiatric facility. Read More
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After two-week strike, OAPSE school bus drivers win contract
After a two-week strike, OAPSE bus drivers win a new contract. Read More
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Never Quit winner is NYC nutritionist who serves in more ways than one
Lisa Fencik, a nutritionist in New York City and member of AFSCME Local 768 (DC 37), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME applauds court ruling that pauses USDA reorganization
AFSCME President Patrick Moran praised a federal court ruling on Tuesday that halts, for now, the illegal reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Trump administration’s attempts to gut the USDA threaten essential public services that protect working families and support American farmers, as well as public benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Read More
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California EMS workers overwhelmingly vote AFSCME yes
Paramedics and EMTs from a Southern California ambulance service voted to organize with AFSCME. Read More
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For Tulsa workers, grit and solidarity lead to historic new contracts
AFSCME members in Tulsa achieve historic contract. Read More
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Obama Foundation and Presidential Center employees are organizing with AFSCME
Employees at the Obama Foundation and Presidential Center announced a union organizing effort with AFSCME Council 31 in Illinois. Read More
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New York forensic scientist is driven by ‘the human behind the evidence’
Sofia Papamitrou is a criminalist in the New York City Police Department and member of AFSCME Local 3778 (DC 37) who is committed to serving her community. Read More
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Detroit Historical Society workers win their union with AFSCME
Workers at the Detroit Historical Society win their union with AFSCME. Read More
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New Mexico police department workers gear up for first contract talks
Police officers and other workers at the Village of Bosque Farms Police Department are gearing up for their first contract talks after joining AFSCME. Read More
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