AFSCME Blog Archive
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Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. Read More
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Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. Read More
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Oregon behavioral health workers overwhelmingly give their boss a thumbs down
Some Oregon behavioral health workers take a stand against their boss. Read More
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Minnesota members who keep Hennepin County running win hard-fought contract
The union difference in action – 4,000 Minnesota members win a robust new contract. Read More
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AFSCME apprenticeships give Oregon members skills for behavioral health jobs
Congrats to the newest cohort of career-ready behavioral health workers in Oregon, who graduated from the AFSCME’s apprenticeships. Read More
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Workers at another Illinois library organize with AFSCME
Staff at another Illinois cultural institution are building power through AFSCME. Read More
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AFSCME activism brings repeal of GPO-WEP closer than ever
Union members and lawmakers rallied under the rain on Capitol Hill urging the Senate to repeal the GPO-WEP provisions. Read More
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Maryland state workers demand more staffing, upgrades in state agencies
Maryland members are calling attention to problems with staffing and facilities at state agencies where they work. Read More
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Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment
ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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In Iowa, a county supervisor pays price for union busting
Iowa union busters take note: Don’t mess with AFSCME Council 61. Read More
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Wisconsin ruling against Act 10 is a step in the right direction
A Wisconsin judge ruled against Act 10, opening the door to a restoration of collective bargaining rights for all public service workers in the state. Read More
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Workers at Ohio cinema house are latest to form a union through AFSCME
Congratulations to the employees of Gateway Film Center for forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8. Read More
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