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AFSCME and AFGE file lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to politicize the civil service
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Workers need to organize to fight against looming health care attacks
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4 anti-worker executive actions, and how they will hurt you
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In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
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AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers
AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. Read More
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Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. Read More
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AFSCME activism brings repeal of GPO-WEP closer than ever
Union members and lawmakers rallied under the rain on Capitol Hill urging the Senate to repeal the GPO-WEP provisions. Read More
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Maryland state workers demand more staffing, upgrades in state agencies
Maryland members are calling attention to problems with staffing and facilities at state agencies where they work. Read More
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University of California workers strike to protest what they call bad-faith bargaining
Members of AFSCME Local 3299 who work for the University of California system are on strike, protesting what they call their employer’s bad-faith bargaining. Read More
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In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers fight back against mistreatment and stalling
In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers stand up against abuse by management. Read More
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AFSCME applauds House for repealing GPO-WEP, urges Senate to do the same
AFSCME applauds the U.S. House for voting to repeal Social Security’s harmful GPO and WEP provisions. Read More
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Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. Read More
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Project 2025’s public service union ban would cost workers almost $80 billion
Read about what Project 2025’s ban on public sector unions would cost the country. Read More
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Trump’s tax plans would benefit the rich, Harris’ plan would benefit everyone else
Donald Trump would cut taxes for the richest of Americans and raise taxes on everyone else, but Kamala Harris would do the exact opposite, according to a new analysis. Read More
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Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote
AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown
At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally. Read More
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As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services
Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly. Read More
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AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME members rallied in Tucson, Ariz., over the weekend to sound the alarm on Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
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At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025. Read More
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Union members in MI, PA highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
“Shred” events in Pennsylvania and Michigan highlighted the dangers of Project 2025. Read More
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Two recent assaults at Iowa penitentiary highlight safety crisis, governor’s leadership failure
After two corrections officers were assaulted at an Iowa prison, AFSCME Council 61 demands action from governor.Iow Read More
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AFSCME working and retiree member activism poised to bring an end to unfair Social Security cuts
AFSCME activism is poised to bring an end to unfair Social Security cuts. Read More
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Pay up, Pennsylvania: Child care providers don’t work for free
Philadelphia child care providers held a press conference to demand payment for their services from the state of Pennsylvania. Read More
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As wage gap widens between public and private sector workers, unions stem damage
Report: Union rights play a key role in narrowing wage gaps between public and private sector jobs. Read More
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Washington state workers and AFSCME members walk off the job to demand a fair contract
Thousands of state workers in Washington who are AFSCME members walked off the job to demand livable wages, safe staffing levels and more. Read More
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At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president
At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families. Read More
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Voter registration takes center stage in S-T McBride’s latest Union 411
The latest installment of the Union 411 video series covers voter registration. Read More
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Nevada union members show how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
Nevada union members highlight dangers of Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
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Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers
Even more student debt relief is on the way thanks to the Biden-Harris administration. Read More
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