Momentum
When working people stand together, raise their voice and show their power, they win. As labor unions surge in popularity, AFSCME leads the pack, where members across the country are notching victories and building unstoppable momentum. Our collective actions have led to historic contracts, groundbreaking legislative wins, and better working conditions for AFSCME members. And with each victory, we raise the bar – not just for AFSCME members – but for all working families.
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Workers win transparency and accountability at Minnesota’s largest public hospital
AFSCME members in Minnesota won their fight to get rid of an unaccountable hospital board. Read More
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Gallup poll: Americans’ support for unions remains strong, near all-time highs
A Labor Day Gallup poll shows support for unions remains strong, near all-time highs. Read More
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Workers at historic Baltimore library system ratify first union contract
Workers at the fabled Baltimore library system have won a landmark contract. Read More
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Duke University workers hold the line and win
Solidarity is key to Duke University workers getting a fair contract. Read More
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Workers who provide legal help to needy Minnesotans themselves needed a union
They help low-income Minnesotans with legal issues. But they needed a union for themselves. Read More
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It’s unanimous. New contract for Baltimore City school staff passes with all yes votes
The new contract for staff at Baltimore City public schools has unanimous support. Read More
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Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in unanimous vote
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, public library workers ratified their first contract last week. Read More
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AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. Read More
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Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract
It’s a new day for workers at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Read More
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AFSCME members push back against attacks on federal workers — and win
AFSCME members are successfully standing up to this White House’s reckless attempts to gut the federal workforce. Read More
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Thanks to dogged activism, AFSCME AmeriCorps staff are going back to work
AFSCME members who work at AmeriCorps are back on the job, thanks to months of activism to fight DOGE’s unlawful gutting of the agency. Read More
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Champaign County, Illinois, workers win contract victory through solidarity
A strike was averted in Champaign County, Illinois, as AFSCME members secure a strong contract through solidarity. Read More
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A contract that checks out: Library workers at Dartmouth win again
Forming a union allowed 90 Dartmouth College library workers to gain a voice at work. Read More
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Cracking cases and fighting for fairness across Michigan
Special agents in Michigan bring their professional dedication to building their union. 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 new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment
Taos, New Mexico, police formed a union to get paid what they are worth. Read More
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Nevada workers win their fight for their contract, but the victory is bittersweet
Members of AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada mobilized in support of a bill that funds collective bargaining agreements thru 2027. But their victory was bittersweet. Read More
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‘Save Public Services’ week of action brings out the fight in the Green Machine
Across the country, AFSCME members turned out in full force this week to protect public services. Read More
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Field Museum workers win hard-earned contract
It took hard work, but workers at Chicago’s Field Museum finally won a fair contract. Read More
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago faculty win big in first contract
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When you want a strong voice on the job, who you gonna call? CSEA/AFSCME 1000.
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We love to sea it: Independence Seaport Museum workers say yes to a union
Sea it to believe it. A new union sets sail in Philadelphia. Read More
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The union difference is clear in this new contract
New contract for some Florida members comes with pay raises and job protections. Read More
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Federal court stops closure of agencies that help workers negotiate contracts and fund libraries and museums
A federal court ruled two agencies that workers rely on must stay open. Read More
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Salt Lake City Public Library workers form a union through AFSCME
Workers at Salt Lake City Public Library form a union through AFSCME. Read More
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New union at Monterey Bay Aquarium helps workers build power
Monterey Bay Aquarium workers can now experience the union difference. Read More
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AFSCME’s fight to protect our Social Security data from Elon Musk posts another win
A court handed us a significant win in our fight to keep Social Security records private. Read More
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It’s official. Joint union is a go for workers at 2 Los Angeles museums
Newly official union will give more cultural workers in Los Angeles a voice on the job. Read More
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Massachusetts members beat privatization push, save nearly 100 jobs
AFSCME members mobilized the community of Brookline, Massachusetts, to fight off a privatization plan in the school district. Read More
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