AFSCME Blog Archive
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Our Los Angeles union made a difference by preventing layoffs for city workers
Members of AFSCME District Council 36 helped avert more than 1,750 layoffs among workers for the city of Los Angeles. Read More
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Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Iowa corrections sergeant urges support for rural hospitals, at risk from the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Read More
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Nurse Missy Bennett explains how the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ threatens care for seniors, working families
An AFSCME health care professional talks about the threats facing seniors and working families from the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Read More
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Thank you, New York Rep. Pat Ryan, for standing with working families
Public service workers in New York, including AFSCME members, met with U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan to thank him for opposing the big, ugly bill. Read More
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AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school
Two AFSCME public safety members go back to school. Read More
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AFSCME fights back as private prison corporation asks Supreme Court for a shield from accountability
AFSCME fights the private prison industry’s attempt to evade accountability. Read More
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Speaking out against privatizing prison health care in Iowa
AFSCME members in Iowa rally to stop privatization of prison health care. Read More
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Never Quit winner’s public service grew out of a childhood fascination with buses
Michael Tillman, a transit operations supervisor for L.A. Metro, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses
Congress must act now to lower health care costs and save jobs. Read More
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Minnesota state workers win contract gains by standing together
18,000 state workers in Minnesota won key victories in their new contract. Read More
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Senate bill would restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers
AFSCME applauds Virginia Sen. Mark Warner for introducing the Protect America’s Workforce Act. Read More
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AFSCME members win again with court ruling on federal probationary employees
Federal court ruling affirming that federal probationary employees were unlawfully fired is a “significant victory,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Read More
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