AFSCME Blog Archive
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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