AFSCME Blog Archive
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A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: To help people
Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. Read More
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Union members in MI, PA highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
“Shred” events in Pennsylvania and Michigan highlighted the dangers of Project 2025. Read More
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Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Registered nurses in Flint, Michigan, are fighting for a fair contract and are ready to strike
After more than eight months of negotiations, registered nurses at McLaren-Flint Hospital in Michigan are ready to strike. Read More
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Two recent assaults at Iowa penitentiary highlight safety crisis, governor’s leadership failure
After two corrections officers were assaulted at an Iowa prison, AFSCME Council 61 demands action from governor.Iow Read More
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We mourn the passing of William Lucy, AFSCME secretary-treasurer emeritus, and a revered labor, human rights and civil rights leader
AFSCME mourns the passing of Bill Lucy, who served as secretary-treasurer of our union for nearly four decades. Read More
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William Lucy was ‘one of our greatest warriors ever for civil rights, labor rights and human rights’
Bill Lucy was “one of the most accomplished and influential trade unionists ever,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
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AFSCME member is the proud father of a gold-medal-winning Olympian
AFSCME Florida member is brimming with pride over his Olympian daughter’s gold medal run. Read More
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AFSCME working and retiree member activism poised to bring an end to unfair Social Security cuts
AFSCME activism is poised to bring an end to unfair Social Security cuts. Read More
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Pay up, Pennsylvania: Child care providers don’t work for free
Philadelphia child care providers held a press conference to demand payment for their services from the state of Pennsylvania. Read More
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More Colorado workers form union through AFSCME
Workers in two Arapahoe County departments are forming a union through AFSCME Colorado. Read More
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