AFSCME Blog Archive
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Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women
Layoffs of federal workers is hitting Black women especially hard. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections. Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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More Philly cultural workers join wave of union organizing
Workers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are joining AFSCME. Read More
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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
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In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis
Pennsylvania corrections officers fight for better staffing. Read More
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