May 10, 2024 AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More
December 19, 2023 Retired from the job, but not from activism AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride praises AFSCME Retirees for their robust activism in 2023. Read More
July 11, 2023 One way to put American values in action: Stop cutting taxes for the super-rich Secretary-Treasurer McBride calls for tax fairness Read More
April 21, 2023 On Earth Day, celebrating AFSCME members in green jobs Earth Day is Saturday and we thank AFSCME members who work to protect the environment. Read More
Union 411: It’s all about the NEO This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized. Read More
May 06, 2022 This Mother’s Day, let’s honor caregiving moms by seeking change Recommit to easing the burden on caregivers and mothers everywhere. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
January 31, 2022 More union members should run for public office. How about you? AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride urges more AFSCME members to run for elective office. Read More
November 29, 2021 Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country. Read More
September 23, 2021 Reproductive justice is economic justice AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. Read More
July 13, 2021 Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify. Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME Family Scholars inspire us all AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explains just how inspiring the winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship are. Read More
March 08, 2021 The first but not the last To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration. Read More
September 06, 2020 This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work Caregivers do critically important work, but don’t get paid enough or have access to paid leave. Joe Biden will change that. Read More
May 04, 2020 Front-Line Workers are Stepping Up to the Plate – When Will Congress? One Kentucky local is serving members during the pandemic using a time-tested union technique – member action teams. Read More
March 12, 2020 Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve. Read More
May 10, 2019 Union Moms: This is What We Teach Our Kids Talk about a great Mother’s Day gift. The children and grandchildren of AFSCME members realize the value of unions and appreciate their family’s union activism, writes AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride. Read More
April 02, 2019 To Close the Gender Pay Gap, First a Voice on the Job Today, April 2, is nationally known as Equal Pay Day for 2019. This date is symbolic because it represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Read More
February 06, 2019 The Shutdown is Over. The Time to Act Has Just Begun. Here are three things you can do to make sure shutdowns don’t happen again. Read More
November 14, 2018 Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions A new rule by the Trump administration would subject immigrants to indecency and indignity. It runs counter to AFSCME’s values. Read More
October 17, 2018 Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave The long-term goal is for all workers–union and non-union, public and private sector–to have access to paid family leave. Read More
August 20, 2018 Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights Stand up and speak out against Kavanaugh’s nomination. Our respect on the job is on the line – and Kavanaugh is going to find out what it means to us. Read More
July 11, 2018 For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh spells bad news for working women. Read More
March 08, 2018 Public Employers Must Address Harassment Too Unions have a track record of working with private sector employers on policies to curb sexual harassment in the workplace. AFSCME urges public service employers to do the same. Read More
November 17, 2017 ‘Something Extraordinary is Going On’ AFSCME Sec.-Treas. Elissa McBride writes that striking workers at a Lebanon, Pennsylvania, nursing home seek basic dignity, respect. Read More
May 01, 2017 The Art of the Steal: President Trump’s Tax “Reform” Spells Disaster The Trump plan will give a big tax cut to the super wealthy. Put a billionaire in the White House and his tax plan is going to help millionaires and billionaires. Read More