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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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Never Quit winner is Rhode Island public service worker who likes to empower others
Rhode Island member Stacy Smith is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Oregon behavioral health workers describe challenges on the job
A roundtable talk last week spotlighted short staffing as a key issue facing behavioral health providers. Read More
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Golden Gate Bridge painters are winners of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Joe De Gier and Javier Chavez, who work at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and are members of AFSCME Council 57, received our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME Council 31 report spotlights dangers of illegal drugs in Illinois’ prisons
A new report by AFSCME Council 31 spotlights the spread of illegal drugs in Illinois prisons. Read More
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New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award
Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Bill Lucy: Rest in Power
From the Memphis sanitation strike to the struggle against South African apartheid, William “Bill” Lucy never stopped fighting for justice. Read More
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A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community
Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. Read More
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A Rochester social worker tackles many crises, with one goal: To help people
Never Quit winner Danielle Ashton helps people in crisis in Rochester. Read More
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Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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We mourn the passing of William Lucy, AFSCME secretary-treasurer emeritus, and a revered labor, human rights and civil rights leader
AFSCME mourns the passing of Bill Lucy, who served as secretary-treasurer of our union for nearly four decades. Read More
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William Lucy was ‘one of our greatest warriors ever for civil rights, labor rights and human rights’
Bill Lucy was “one of the most accomplished and influential trade unionists ever,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
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AFSCME member is the proud father of a gold-medal-winning Olympian
AFSCME Florida member is brimming with pride over his Olympian daughter’s gold medal run. Read More
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22 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2024 Union Plus scholarships
Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME winners of the Union Plus scholarships. Read More
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Connecticut social worker is ‘the epitome of perseverance’
Brittney Kilfeather, a social worker for the state of Connecticut, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Heroes of the Gray Fire: WFSE members hold the line
A Washington state wildfire brought out the best in AFSCME members. Read More
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AFSCME members are on the front lines of our children’s education as kids come back to school
AFSCME members like Kimberly Lee-Carey of Ohio help students keep their skills sharp over the summer. Read More
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Oregon mental health specialist is Never Quit Service Award winner
Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner was raised in union power
The 2024 Gerald McEntee Scholarship winner is an AFSCME member from Iowa. Read More
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Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life
Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente
AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. Read More
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CSEA social services worker dies after assault
AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
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Sheriff’s deputy rides out tornado in vehicle after saving lives of others
An Iowa sheriff’s deputy had to ride out a tornado after saving people from it. Read More
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AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson
AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. Read More
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A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing
Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
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At a small Connecticut library, Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant creates connections among strangers
Never Quit winner Carrie Bryant makes a Connecticut library shine. Read More
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AFSCME members join federal roundtable discussion on Head Start program
Two AFSCME Head Start members took part in a roundtable with the leaders of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
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We honor behavioral health workers during Mental Health Awareness Month
Behavioral health workers deserve recognition, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
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International Museum Day: shining a spotlight on museum workers
They’re the guardians of our country’s most priceless treasures, and on International Museum Day, which is Saturday, AFSCME is shining a spotlight on the people who make our museums happen. As AFSCME President Lee Saunders points out in a video, museum workers may be employed by prestigious institutions with huge endowments, but many can’t afford… Read More
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During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes
This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
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