AFSCME Blog Archive
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AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer
Advocating for safer workplaces wins accolades for AFSCME corrections workers in Connecticut. Read More
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AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs
AFSCME members called out anti-worker politicians who voted to gut life-saving programs. Read More
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Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research
During National Law Enforcement Week, downtown Washington, D.C., teems with uniformed officers from every corner of the country. They come together to honor their colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty. It is a solemn week, with a candlelight vigil and reverent wreath-laying ceremonies at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It is also… Read More
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Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More
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Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running
During National Nurses Week, take a moment to thank the nurses who are on the job around the clock, caring for patients and comforting their families. Read More
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Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME
Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More
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Public service workers are teaching us a lesson
There is no sector of the workforce more resilient than those who work in public service. Read More
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Honoring the behind-the-scenes service of corrections officers and employees
During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, AFSCME salutes the workers who keep us safe. Read More
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Boulder library workers win framework for first contract
Library workers in Boulder, Colorado, win big vote on the road to full union rights. Read More
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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety
Workers Memorial Day is a time to honor those who were injured or killed on the job. See how AFSCME members are leading the fight for stronger workplace safety programs despite harmful rollbacks at the federal level. Read More
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AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, are fighting through their union to protect public safety.
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, are fighting through their union to protect public safety. Read More
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Budget gaps vs. grave risks: AFSCME Austin fights to protect public safety
The city of Austin, Texas, is pushing a plan to consolidate almost 1,000 information technology (IT) workers into one centralized building. However, the rushed plan has left the public with many questions, along with raising a slew of public safety concerns. Members of AFSCME Local 1624 who keep Austin’s IT services running learned of the consolidation proposal last November and quickly organized the “Stop One Austin Technology Services”… Read More
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