AFSCME Blog Archive

  • 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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  • Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources

    With just a moment’s notice, they can save a life. It is an invaluable skill set, and it’s why we take the time this week to honor the professionals who work in emergency medical services. The paramedics and emergency medical… Read More

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  • Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

    Minnesota’s largest public hospital will remain open thanks to the efforts of AFSCME members who work there. Read More

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  • Virginia governor breaks promise to public service workers, vetoes collective bargaining bill

    AFSCME’s Saunders: Spanberger broke her word to the public service workers who keep Virginia running by vetoing a key collective bargaining bill. Read More

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  • AFSCME members call off historic strike at University of California system after winning last-minute deal

    A dramatic, last-minute deal avoided a strike by AFSCME Local 3299 members and provides better wages and health care for workers in the University of California system. Read More

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  • AFSCME members prepare for historic open-ended strike against University of California system

    Some 42,000 workers are poised to strike at midnight unless a deal reached with the University of California system. Read More

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  • AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer

    Advocating for safer workplaces wins accolades for AFSCME corrections workers in Connecticut. Read More

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  • AFSCME working and retiree members call out politicians who gutted life-saving programs

    AFSCME members called out anti-worker politicians who voted to gut life-saving programs. Read More

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  • Officer who died in 1950 honored during Law Enforcement Week thanks to AFSCME member’s research

    During National Law Enforcement Week, downtown Washington, D.C., teems with uniformed officers from every corner of the country. They come together to honor their colleagues who have fallen in the line of duty. It is a solemn week, with a candlelight vigil and reverent wreath-laying ceremonies at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It is also… Read More

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  • Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike

    Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More

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  • Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running

    During National Nurses Week, take a moment to thank the nurses who are on the job around the clock, caring for patients and comforting their families. Read More

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  • Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME

    Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More

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