In Depth
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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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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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With a voice on the job, care workers fight to keep their doors open and our economy strong
Care workers help Americans through life’s most important and vulnerable moments — raising children, supporting aging parents and caring for people with disabilities. Without child care and home care workers, communities would grind to a halt and millions of families would see their lives… Read More
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Affordability crisis spurs demand for fair raise from South Florida health care workers
MIAMI – The affordability crisis is hitting Florida’s most populous county — Miami-Dade —hard. Working people in the South Florida county are cutting back on purchases, taking second jobs, even choosing between paying skyrocketing electric bills and escalating home insurance bills. That’s why members of AFSCME Local 1363 joined their co-workers at SEIU Local 1991 and the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU for a rally this month to call for a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their new contract. Local 1363’s members are hardworking health… Read More
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AFSCME Nevada state workers show congressman how they support the most vulnerable
AFSCME members who work for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services were recently paid a visit by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) at their worksite. Read More
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This Women’s History Month, Nevada’s women state workers begin a new chapter
Nevada state administrative and clerical workers filed to hold an election to vote for their new union with AFSCME Local 4041. Read More
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As housing costs soar, workers are left out in the cold
Learn how AFSCME members are taking on the housing affordability crisis by flexing their union muscle. Read More
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As Kaiser strike enters fourth week, UNAC/UHCP members hold the line for patient care
Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals are holding the line for better conditions for both providers and patients. Read More
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AFSCME members push to expand collective bargaining in Virginia
AFSCME members support state legislation in Virginia that would expand collective bargaining rights to all public service workers in the state. Read More
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Health care and social workers are professionals, period. Tell the Department of Education.
A new Department of Education rule threatens the higher education pathway for health care professionals. Read More
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In Maryland, AFSCME members hold employer accountable for stolen wages
Members of AFSCME Local 1899 (Council 3) who work for Howard County Schools in Maryland held their employer accountable for stolen wages. Read More
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When extreme weather hits, the union difference saves lives
As extreme weather events become more common, AFSCME members are using collective power to protect themselves and their communities. 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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Workers at one Illinois university win ‘life-changing’ contract
This is how some AFSCME members in Illinois secured a “life-changing” contract. Read More
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Fighting for their patients, Sharp health care workers go on three-day strike
Thousands of Sharp Healthcare nurses held a three-day strike last week in Southern California Read More
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AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts. Read More
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Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women
Layoffs of federal workers is hitting Black women especially hard. Read More
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Vermont home care provider is in ‘total panic’ over health care prices
Vermont member is panicking about losing health care due to the shutdown. Read More
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Veteran Philadelphia nurse warns of health care crisis — for patients and workers
A Philadelphia nurse on the front lines warns of a health care crisis created by this administration and its cronies in Congress. Read More
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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF
AFSCME is suing to prevent the administration from unlawfully altering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
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More Philly cultural workers join wave of union organizing
Workers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are joining AFSCME. Read More
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Washington psychologist shares how shutdown threatens mental health services, public safety
Dr. Jim Hulse, a psychologist and member of AFSCME Local 793 (WFSE), says the government shutdown will impact his patients and the services he provides. Read More
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AFSCME wins in court to temporarily halt firings of federal workers during the government shutdown
A federal judge sided with AFSCME and AFGE yesterday, temporarily halting the illegal firings of federal workers during the government shutdown. Read More
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AFSCME members at Kaiser Permanente strike for better patient care
In UNAC/UHCP’s largest strike ever, health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are fighting for better patient care, staffing, wages and benefits. Read More
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AFSCME retirees go to Congress to fight to cut health care costs, fund public services
AFSCME retirees were fired up to talk to lawmakers when they visited Capitol Hill on Thursday. Read More
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At N.Y. medical center, world of hurt awaits patients
Ebony Rose worries for her patients at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, N.Y., who face health care cuts and the government shutdown. Read More
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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
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Health care cuts, government shutdown put Michigan families at risk
A Michigan member explains how health care cuts will hurt her patients. Read More
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Government shutdown a ‘one-two punch for working families’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the federal government shutdown a “one-two punch for working families.” Read More
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Speaking out against privatizing prison health care in Iowa
AFSCME members in Iowa rally to stop privatization of prison health care. Read More
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