AFSCME Blog Archive
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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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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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