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Federal workers win as judge further halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs
Federal workers won big this week as a federal judge further barred the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs based on the shutdown. Read More
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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
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AFSCME heroes help heal MI community gripped by tragedy
The AFSCME public service spirit shines in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Read More
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AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school
Two AFSCME public safety members go back to school. Read More
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Never Quit winner’s public service grew out of a childhood fascination with buses
Michael Tillman, a transit operations supervisor for L.A. Metro, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
We welcome the newest members of our union in Delaware. Read More
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On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives. Read More
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Heading to college carrying lessons from their AFSCME parents: Highlights from the essays of AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners 2025
AFSCME Family Scholarship winners share the life-changing impact of our union on their families’ lives. Read More
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AFSCME members in Nevada thank their representatives for opposing big, ugly bill
AFSCME members in Nevada thanked Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford for opposing the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Read More
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Drug exposure causes medical emergencies at Iowa facility
Exposure to narcotics sickens corrections officers in an Iowa prison. Read More
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As Social Security turns 90, we must protect it against ‘a coordinated assault’
As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security, we also strengthen our commitment fight to protect it. Read More
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To some at Columbus Zoo, Never Quit winner is ‘matriarch of our herd’
Mindi Scott, a zookeeper at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Official in whom Oregon AFSCME members lost confidence is retiring
See ya! An Oregon state official who lost the confidence of AFSCME members is retiring. Read More
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Steven Garty finds joy in keeping his hospital running
This Michigan Never Quit Award winner finds joy in his work. And it shows. Read More
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When a stranger needed help, this California nurse sprang into action
Zachary Pritchett, a California nurse and a member of UNAC/UHCP, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Five COs hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison
Prison drugs hospitalize five corrections officers in Connecticut. Read More
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Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME lab tech fights to save Medicaid for his patients — and his brother
CSEA lab tech makes the case for why Congress should leave Medicaid alone. Read More
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For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city
A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. Read More
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OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools
OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week. Read More
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We honor EMS professionals and recommit to protecting public health
During EMS Week, we recommit to fighting the new administration and extremists in Congress who are trying to undermine public health. Read More
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We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week
The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
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‘Nice lady’ brings smiles to residents and co-workers at veterans home
Kris Weidert, a physical therapist assistant at the Luverne Veterans Home in Minnesota, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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A Mother’s Day call to action
Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to her late mother and reflects on the impact of Medicaid. Read More
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During National Nurses Week, let’s get organized to stand with these health care heroes
On National Nurses Week, let’s demand that our government put public health before billionaire wealth. Read More
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Public service workers deserve respect
Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them. Read More
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Corrections workers keep us safe. Let’s thank them.
Let’s honor the important work the nation’s corrections employees do to keep our communities safe. Read More
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AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts
Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts. Read More
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The new administration is putting workers’ lives at risk. We must fight for worker safety.
On Workers Memorial Day, we honor the more than 5,000 workers killed on the job every year. Read More
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Cutting Medicaid would cut a lifeline for the needy and the elderly
If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable New Yorkers will lose a lifeline. Read More
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