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August 05, 2022

Southern California health care workers form a union through AFSCME

More than 400 Southern California health care workers are gaining a voice on the job through UNAC/UHCP, an AFSCME affiliate.

October 01, 2019

In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Child care providers in the nation’s largest state won big when they secured collective bargaining rights for the first time.

September 27, 2019

Adams County Human Services Workers Vote to Join AFSCME

The 600 human services workers – social caseworkers, Head Start teachers, community support specialists, and more – will join more than 12,000 public service workers in New Mexico and Colorado who are members of AFSCME Council 18.

September 19, 2019

Big Win for Workers at Oregon University

After a massive informational picket, workers at an Oregon university were able to secure a favorable contract.

September 04, 2019

Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Workers Join AFSCME

Taking a page from Riverside EMS workers, EMS professionals in Imperial County also took action – they voted resoundingly to join AFSCME Local 4911.

August 12, 2019

Oregon Health and Science University Workers Stand Together for Respect

It was a massive show of strength as more than 1,400 people stood together for a fair contract for Oregon Health and Science University workers.

August 07, 2019

At Long Last, LA County Sanitation Employees Secure a Fair Contract

Guaranteed pay raises and no pension cuts are key provisions in a contract won by AFSCME District Council 36 members who work for the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.

July 31, 2019

New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

It wasn’t easy, but EMS workers in Riverside, California, reached a contract with American Medical Response that will provide much-deserved pay raises and improved health coverage for 450 workers.

July 18, 2019

Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services

Alaska members are not giving up the fight to reverse Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. They’re working with the legislature to prevent public services and higher education from being decimated.

July 02, 2019

Alaskans Brace for ‘Draconian’ Budget Cuts

Alaskans will be hurt by their governor’s budget cuts, which will devastate public services.

June 21, 2019

Pride@Work Honors AFSCME, President Saunders

AFSCME and President Lee Saunders were honored by Pride@Work for fighting for LGBTQ workers’ rights.

June 12, 2019

Pharmacists at Kaiser Hawaii Choose to Build Power Through AFSCME

At least 100 pharmacists at Kaiser Hawaii in Honolulu have joined forced with UNAC/UHCP.

May 24, 2019

AFSCME California Members Strike Again to Protest Outsourcing by UC

Watch video of the latest strike against the University of California.

May 17, 2019

ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute

More than 200 Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) members work at API as protective service workers, nurses and clinicians.

May 03, 2019

Child Care Providers Rally To Improve Early Care and Education

The purpose of a May Day child care providers rally in Sacramento, California, was to improve early care services and education.

April 16, 2019

Survivors of Fallen Member Gain Health Coverage Thanks to AFSCME

Deceased AFSCME member Robert Scully’s family now has health insurance, thanks to Local 2960.

April 11, 2019

Thousands of UC Workers Unite Against Unfair Labor Practices

The Wednesday strike came after the unions filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against the UC system. The charge alleges that UC management engaged in a range of illegal conduct.

March 01, 2019

Standing Strong with Oakland Teachers

AFSCME in Northern California is standing in solidarity with striking teachers in Oakland. Find out why.

February 27, 2019

Attorneys for Washington State Seek Collective Bargaining Rights

Assistant attorneys general in Washington state seek collective bargaining rights from the legislature.

February 15, 2019

Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education

“Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers."

February 07, 2019

Unsung Heroes No More: NM Event Honors Public Safety Workers

AFSCME Council 18 members came together on Jan. 31 to honor public safety officers and their vital contributions to our communities.

February 01, 2019

AFSCME Parents Rejoice as Teachers Secure Win to Improve Education

The teachers went on strike to highlight the many ways in which their students were being shortchanged.

November 29, 2018

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

As the death toll continues to rise and as smoke engulfs nearby cities, AFSCME members have stepped up to help – often at great personal sacrifice.

July 31, 2018

Carson City, California, Workers Help Local Kids Succeed

AFSCME members in Carson City, California organized a book drive to help local kids.

July 05, 2018

A Long, Hard-Earned Victory for Bay Area Community College Workers

Support staff at one California community college district are celebrating a strong contract that followed an arduous negotiating process.

May 08, 2018

University of California Workers Strike for Fair Pay and Respect on the Job

Members of AFSCME Local 3299 who work for the University of California are on strike.

April 30, 2018

AFSCME Fights Outsourcing at the University of Washington

AFSCME members in Washington state are fighting to prevent outsourcing of laundry services at the state’s public medical school.

March 16, 2018

New Mexico State Employees Make the Case for Wage Increases

New Mexico public service workers are celebrating pay raises for state workers, made possible by AFSCME’s effective advocacy.

December 14, 2017

Some 600 Hospital Workers in Northern California Join AFSCME

Find out how and why nearly 600 hospital workers in Northern California joined AFSCME.

Jashua Bane Archive

Southern California health care workers form a union through AFSCME

In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights

Adams County Human Services Workers Vote to Join AFSCME

Big Win for Workers at Oregon University

Imperial County Emergency Medical Services Workers Join AFSCME

Oregon Health and Science University Workers Stand Together for Respect

At Long Last, LA County Sanitation Employees Secure a Fair Contract

New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

Despite Vetoes, Alaska Members Fight for Public Services

Alaskans Brace for ‘Draconian’ Budget Cuts

Pride@Work Honors AFSCME, President Saunders

Pharmacists at Kaiser Hawaii Choose to Build Power Through AFSCME

AFSCME California Members Strike Again to Protest Outsourcing by UC

ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Child Care Providers Rally To Improve Early Care and Education

Survivors of Fallen Member Gain Health Coverage Thanks to AFSCME

Thousands of UC Workers Unite Against Unfair Labor Practices

Standing Strong with Oakland Teachers

Attorneys for Washington State Seek Collective Bargaining Rights

Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education

Unsung Heroes No More: NM Event Honors Public Safety Workers

AFSCME Parents Rejoice as Teachers Secure Win to Improve Education

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

Carson City, California, Workers Help Local Kids Succeed

A Long, Hard-Earned Victory for Bay Area Community College Workers

University of California Workers Strike for Fair Pay and Respect on the Job

AFSCME Fights Outsourcing at the University of Washington

New Mexico State Employees Make the Case for Wage Increases

Some 600 Hospital Workers in Northern California Join AFSCME