AFSCME Blog Archive

  • Hospital staffing shortages draws hundreds to California rally

    UNAC/UHCP members demand solutions to California’s hospital staffing crisis at a Sacramento rally this month. Read More

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  • AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week

    AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More

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  • International Museum Day: shining a spotlight on museum workers

    They’re the guardians of our country’s most priceless treasures, and on International Museum Day, which is Saturday, AFSCME is shining a spotlight on the people who make our museums happen. As AFSCME President Lee Saunders points out in a video, museum workers may be employed by prestigious institutions with huge endowments, but many can’t afford… Read More

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  • New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

    We applaud pro-worker members of Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Read More

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  • Medical university research workers seek to build power through Oregon AFSCME

    Medical research staff at an Oregon university want to build power through AFSCME. Read More

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  • New Mexico irrigation workers organize with AFSCME Council 18

    New Mexico irrigation workers organized with Council 18. Read More

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  • Hawaii’s HGEA members accept state’s hazard pay offer; over 16,000 workers eligible

    Hazard pay is coming for thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii. Read More

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  • During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes

    This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More

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  • AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids

    For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More

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  • Thanks to AFSCME Maryland members, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions

    New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. Read More

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  • Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections

    We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More

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  • During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face

    We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week. Read More

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