Mark McCullough
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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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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 health care workers in South Florida win much-needed pay increase
Members of AFSCME Local 1363 who work for Jackson Health System in South Florida won a much-needed 4% cost-of-living adjustment. Read More
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Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.
This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages and the financial squeeze on families. One big part of that squeeze is the cost of child care. Although costs vary by state, many families struggle to keep up, spending thousands of dollars each month on… Read More
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On Florida’s Gulf Coast, AFSCME members win new contract and recognition for their service
Members of AFSCME Local 1718, who keep Venice, Fla., running, fought for a strong new contract. Read More
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Florida retiree: Services for vulnerable children are hurting. Congress needs to fund public services.
A Florida retiree tells Congress to stop playing games and fund public services. Read More
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City of Jacksonville, Florida, workers celebrate winning back their union
AFSCME members who work in one Florida city are happy that they won their union back. Read More
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Fighting Florida’s union-busting law, one strong contract at a time
A new contract strengthens one local in its fight against Florida’s union-busting law. Read More
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A year later, 6,500 school workers in South Florida finally secure a fair contract
MIAMI – Jackie Williams-Green is a proud member of Local 1184 (AFSCME Florida) who recognizes the difference that a union makes. She’s also one of 6,500 workers for the nation’s third-largest school district who finally have a reason to smile. After a year of tough negotiations, Local 1184 members secured a fair contract offer from… Read More
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In Florida, North Port AFSCME members end year with huge victory
AFSCME members who work for the City of North Port, Fla., ended 2024 with a strong, new contract. Read More
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AFSCME member is the proud father of a gold-medal-winning Olympian
AFSCME Florida member is brimming with pride over his Olympian daughter’s gold medal run. Read More
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New contract for Miami solid waste workers highlights the union difference
A new contract for solid waste workers in Miami underscores the union difference. Read More
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We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month
Behavioral health workers deserve recognition, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. 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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Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains
Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
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