AFSCME Blog Archive
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Honoring AFSCME nurses during National Nurses Week
AFSCME President Lee Saunders honored nurses during National Nurses Week. Read More
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Massachusetts custodians mobilize to defeat privatization effort
Custodians in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Council 93 defeated a privatization effort that threatened their jobs and the quality of services they provide. Read More
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Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium workers are forming a union with AFSCME
Workers at a famed Chicago aquarium are forming a union through AFSCME Council 31. Read More
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Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union
Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
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AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands
Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
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Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone
In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More
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On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections
This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. Read More
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Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event
Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
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Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees
The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. Read More
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With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana
We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. Read More
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Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities
Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More
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Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’
We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
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