Byline: Pete Levine

May 28, 2026

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

May 19, 2026

How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success

Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen. Read More

April 24, 2026

With two cost-of-living victories, retirees’ advocacy pays off

AFSCME Retirees win two important cost-of-living victories through their advocacy. Read More

February 23, 2026

In Ohio, a big-hearted school bus driver brightens the lives of everyone around her

Ohio school bus driver Nerissa Marcum is our latest Never Quit Service Award winner. Read More

January 20, 2026

In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force

Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025. Read More

December 8, 2025

Colorado Never Quit Award winner brings empathy, compassion to a heartbreaking job

Annie Schmeckpeper of Colorado brings compassion and empathy to a difficult job. Read More

October 14, 2025

Our latest Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’

Devin Knox is always giving back – as a caseworker and as a football coach. Read More

October 2, 2025

Maryland nurse says government shutdown is going to be ‘devastating’

Jenny Reese, a nurse from Maryland, says a government shutdown will be “devastating.” Read More

September 24, 2025

AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school

Two AFSCME public safety members go back to school. Read More

August 25, 2025

In booming Austin, Never Quit winner Kathy Uhrig creates order out of chaos

Discover how our latest Never Quit winner, Kathy Uhrig, creates order out of chaos in busy Austin, Texas. Read More

June 24, 2025

Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services

An Alaska member made a 4,000-mile journey to tell lawmakers face-to-face to protect the services that working families rely on. Read More

June 9, 2025

For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city

A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. Read More

May 13, 2025

Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services

Mayors sound the alarm: cuts to Medicaid will lead to unsafe communities. Read More

April 7, 2025

The jack-of-all-trades of Miles City, Montana

Our latest Never Quit winner, Jase Kinsey from Miles City, Montana, is a jack-of-all trades. Read More

March 18, 2025

Five groups who will be harmed by federal budget cuts

Here are five groups that will be harmed by federal budget cuts. Read More

March 18, 2025

Medicaid is worth fighting for

AFSCME holds a day of action to protect Medicaid. Read More

March 11, 2025

Saunders: Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Read More

March 6, 2025

Powered by her union, this dental hygienist thrives while working in a prison

Marci Smith, a dental hygienist who has worked in Illinois prisons for almost 30 years. is the subject of our latest Public Safety Spotlight. Read More

February 27, 2025

At last! GPO-WEP payments coming in March

Thanks to an AFSCME-led GPO-WEP victory, some public service workers will see increased Social Security Payments. Read More

February 19, 2025

Curbing the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois

Learn how AFSCME Council 31 members are helping solve the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois. Read More

February 10, 2025

An elections dynamo serves voters with patience and poise

Our latest Never Quit winner, Texas’ Cindy Ramirez, is an asset to Travis County voters. Read More

February 7, 2025

Public services threatened as architect of Project 2025 confirmed to key post

With Russell Vought’s OMB confirmation, public services are on the chopping block. Read More

January 27, 2025

Workers need to organize to fight against looming health care attacks

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January 23, 2025

4 anti-worker executive actions, and how they will hurt you

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January 20, 2025

On MLK Day, AFSCME continues to fight the “struggle that will never end”

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January 15, 2025

AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers

AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. Read More