AFSCME Blog Archive
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American Library Association workers win their AFSCME union in overwhelming vote
Another organizing victory: American Library Association workers vote to form a union through AFSCME Council 31 in Illinois. Read More
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They saved Pappas Hospital once. Now AFSCME members are fighting to save it again. The battle for children’s care isn’t over.
AFSCME members are fighting once again to save a Massachusetts children’s hospital from closing. Read More
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Victory! Administrative and clerical state workers in Nevada win union
Union power grows in Nevada as state administrative and clerical employees win a big vote and get ready to bargain their first contract. Read More
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McLaren Port Huron workers win their union by standing together
The dedicated health care staff at McLaren Port Huron Hospital are forming a union through AFSCME Michigan. Read More
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AFSCME Retirees: Paying the Union Difference Forward
AFSCME Retirees know that stepping away from their jobs doesn’t mean stepping away from their commitment to public service. Read More
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AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
FLEMINGTON, N.J. – AFSCME public service workers see how cuts to health care, child care and schools are harming New Jersey communities every day. On Thursday, several of them held New Jersey Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. accountable for his contributions to the affordability crisis. Kean voted for the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill last year that slashed funding for Medicaid and Medicare. He has stood by while the Republican-led… Read More
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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Any AFSCME Public Safety member will tell you that during an emergency, you have to act fast — regardless of what you are doing at that time. And on many shifts, that means meal breaks are the first thing to disappear. But first responders are still entitled to paid meal breaks under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) if they remain on call. For four members of Local 260 (AFSCME Florida),… Read More
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Workers at Seattle Art Museum form union with AFSCME
SEATTLE – Workers at the Seattle Art Museum are forming a union with AFSCME, another victory for our union’s Cultural Workers United campaign. Nearly 140 workers are forming Seattle Art Museum Workers United as part of WFSE/AFSCME Council 28. Workers delivered a letter to museum management on May 13 announcing their intent to unionize before rallying outside the museum. They requested voluntary recognition of their union. At the rally, workers were joined by allies from Tacoma Art Museum Workers United, Washington State Labor Council… Read More
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D.C. workers tell mayor: Your budget betrays us and our communities will pay the price!
AFSCME members who keep D.C. running are demanding a budget that pays them a living wage. Read More
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How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success
Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen. Read More
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Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract
Congratulations to Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review workers for winning their first AFSCME contract. Read More
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An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts
Our latest Never Quit Winner, Daisy Powell, is an Illinois cafeteria worker beloved by her students and her co-workers. Read More
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