Our Stories
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Philadelphia librarian creates a safe space for federal workers facing attacks
Julie Zaebst, a librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives
Thank you, 911 dispatchers and emergency phone operators, for saving lives every day. Read More
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After a beloved librarian’s tragic death, her colleagues honored her by making the road safer
AFSCME members who work at a Massachusetts helped create a crosswalk after a beloved colleague was struck and killed when crossing a busy street. Read More
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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
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The lessons of Memphis apply to our fight for worker protections
The 1968 battle for civil rights and today’s fight for worker safety share similarities. Read More
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Labor and civil rights luminaries celebrate the life, legacy of Bill Lucy
Bill Lucy was honored at a celebration of life event on Monday. Read More
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To her students, this paraprofessional is their ‘safe place’
Meet the latest winner of the AFSCME Never Quit Service Award — Ohio paraprofessional Gail Detty. Read More
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San Diego grounds maintenance worker enjoys building a winning team
Rodney Major, a grounds maintenance worker for the City of San Diego, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Hero school bus driver saves students from burning bus
Ohio school bus driver wins his community’s gratitude for saving students from a burning bus. Read More
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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
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Oregon workplace safety report shows risk is high, safety is low
Worker safety is a serious problem throughout the state, Oregon AFSCME report shows. Read More
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Never Quit winner is Michigan cemetery sexton who wears two very different hats
Paige Yoho is a cemetery sexton in Michigan and the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME member tells Congress to keep merit staffing in unemployment programs
AFSCME member Shelby Meyenburg told Congress about the importance of keeping merit staffing in unemployment insurance. Read More
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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
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Rhode Island airport police, firefighters have ‘no confidence’ in management
AFSCME Rhode Island members pass no confidence vote against airport managers. Read More
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New York’s public safety professionals celebrate new PTSD law
Council 82 members celebrate New York state’s new PTSD law they helped pass. Read More
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Love of public health motivates Nebraska Never Quit award winner
Amy Peters, a scientist and a member of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (AFSCME Local 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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On MLK Day, AFSCME continues to fight the “struggle that will never end”
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As fires devastate Los Angeles, AFSCME members continue to serve
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AFSCME members in Maryland fight for public employee safety bill in honor of fallen probation and parole agent
AFSCME Maryland members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor a fallen probation and parole agent and call for improved workplace safety in the public sector. Read More
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In 2024, AFSCME cultural workers celebrated wins from coast to coast
In 2024, cultural workers from coast to coast organized for a voice on the job or celebrated contract wins as members of AFSCME Cultural Workers United. Read More
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Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment
ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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In Iowa, a county supervisor pays price for union busting
Iowa union busters take note: Don’t mess with AFSCME Council 61. Read More
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Union 411 shines a light on AFSCME Strong stewards
S-T McBride spotlights steward activism in the latest Union 411 video. Read More
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Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her
Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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New York state corrections superintendent is latest Never Quit winner
Ronald Walsh, a corrections superintendent in Schenectady County, N.Y., and member of AFSCME Council 82, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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For Never Quit winner, patching a pothole is a labor of love
Kenton Perry, a crew chief for pothole patching in Oklahoma City and a member of AFSCME Local 2406, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Celebrating Bill Lucy’s legacy and contributions to the labor, civil rights movements
President Saunders paid tribute to the late Bill Lucy in a column for the NAACP. Read More
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Nebraska Never Quit winner helps protect her community’s history
Diane Laffin, an architectural historian for the Nebraska State Historical Society and an AFSCME member, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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His job can be a little scary, but this Texan cave specialist never quits
Colin Strickland, a cave specialist for the City of Austin, Texas, and a member of AFSCME Local 1624, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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