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March 01, 2023

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME is excited to support the reintroduction of the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

February 21, 2023

Never Quit winner is an Indiana Head Start teacher determined to help others

Tekeyla McCracken, a teacher in Richmond, Indiana, and president of AFSCME Local 2077, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

February 16, 2023

Safer drinking water in Philadelphia, the nation — thanks to the Biden infrastructure law

An AFSCME member who works at a water treatment plant in Philadelphia is thrilled about getting more federal money to improve drinking water systems.

March 23, 2023

A stickler for safety brings a smile to the needle-wary

Learn how our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Minnesota’s Ashley Peterson, keeps blood donors smiling.

December 08, 2022

'A force for good on our campus’: Never Quit winner is housekeeper at university in Pennsylvania

Desa Fry, a housekeeper at Millersville University in Pennsylvania and member of AFSCME Local 2421 (District Council 89), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award

November 28, 2022

Never Quit winner is Indianapolis dispatcher described as “a lifeline” to her community

Marilyn Murff, a dispatcher with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works and member of AFSCME Local 725, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

October 31, 2022

For this Never Quit winner, New York airport firehouse is like a second home

Oscar Cerda, a New York airport firefighter and member of CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

October 04, 2022

California Rep. Norma Torres joined AFSCME this week in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 29, 2022

‘I’m here for the people’: City of Miami administrative assistant is Never Quit winner

Ray Custodio, a member of Local 1907 (AFSCME Florida), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

September 23, 2022

Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA

AFSCME members joined President Joe Biden for a speech at the National Education Association in Washington.

July 25, 2022

Never Quit winner is office assistant who helps keep Hawaii school ‘community oriented’

Suzy Aguirre, an office assistant at Haiku Elementary School in Haiku, Hawaii, and member of AFSCME Local 152, is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

June 22, 2022

Never Quit winner is California social services worker who helped solve a kidnapping

Diana Corral, an employment eligibility specialist with the Orange County, California, Social Services Agency, and president of AFSCME Local 2076 (Council 36), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

May 19, 2022

Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community

Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

March 28, 2022

Michigan school custodian found a way to make a difference for special education students

Don Icenogle, a school custodian in Wyandotte, Mich., and member of AFSCME Local 1055 (Council 25) is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

March 14, 2022

Ohio job and family services specialist is all about her community

Sheila Back, a Montgomery County, Ohio, Job and Family Services specialist who was elected trustee of Jefferson Township, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

February 28, 2022

Rhode Island animal control officer cringes at how the movies portray her profession

Tara Sekator, an animal control officer for South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and member of AFSCME Local 1612 (Council 94), is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

February 16, 2022

Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

A California child care provider explains why the U.S. Senate should pass legislation that includes funding for child care and pre-K.

February 04, 2022

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, which would eventually lower drug prices for all Americans, not just retirees.

November 17, 2021

California curator ‘cares not only for the animals at the zoo, but for animals worldwide’

Heather Vrzal, a curator at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San José, Calif., is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

September 27, 2021

‘She always shows up’: Never Quit winner advocates for survivors of sexual violence

Cheyenne Garstad, an advocate coordinator who supports survivors of sexual violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey, is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

August 11, 2021

AFSCME joins coalition of labor, civil rights organizations to protect the right to vote

AFSCME has joined a coalition of labor and civil rights organizations that will fight for our right to vote over the coming year.

August 02, 2021

AFSCME applauds officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 for their testimony

AFSCME applauds the four police officers who testified before a House committee about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

July 12, 2021

Never Quit winner is hard at work fulfilling a childhood mission

Learn why Heather Burke, a social caseworker with Adams County, Colorado, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award.

May 25, 2021

Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’

A Connecticut member explains why he decided to step up his involvement in his union.

May 17, 2021

Never Quit winner is Jamestown, N.Y., city worker who saved two from house fire

Joe Pollaro, an equipment operator for the City of Jamestown, N.Y., won AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award for saving two people in a burning building.

April 28, 2021

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and mourn thousands of workers who have died while serving and protecting their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 08, 2021

To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests

A new report shows that a loss of collective bargaining has been a major factor in depressing wage growth over the last four decades.

April 05, 2021

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already seeing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, which has taken furloughs and layoffs off the table for now.

March 31, 2021

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO

March 23, 2021

At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union

AFSCME President Lee Saunders reiterated our union’s support for Amazon workers voting to form their own union.

Pablo Ros Archive

As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

Never Quit winner is an Indiana Head Start teacher determined to help others

Safer drinking water in Philadelphia, the nation — thanks to the Biden infrastructure law

A stickler for safety brings a smile to the needle-wary

'A force for good on our campus’: Never Quit winner is housekeeper at university in Pennsylvania

Never Quit winner is Indianapolis dispatcher described as “a lifeline” to her community

For this Never Quit winner, New York airport firehouse is like a second home

California Rep. Norma Torres joined AFSCME this week in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

‘I’m here for the people’: City of Miami administrative assistant is Never Quit winner

Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA

Never Quit winner is office assistant who helps keep Hawaii school ‘community oriented’

Never Quit winner is California social services worker who helped solve a kidnapping

Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community

Michigan school custodian found a way to make a difference for special education students

Ohio job and family services specialist is all about her community

Rhode Island animal control officer cringes at how the movies portray her profession

Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them

As prescription drug prices climb, Congress must allow Medicare to negotiate

California curator ‘cares not only for the animals at the zoo, but for animals worldwide’

‘She always shows up’: Never Quit winner advocates for survivors of sexual violence

AFSCME joins coalition of labor, civil rights organizations to protect the right to vote

AFSCME applauds officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 for their testimony

Never Quit winner is hard at work fulfilling a childhood mission

Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’

Never Quit winner is Jamestown, N.Y., city worker who saved two from house fire

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests

AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan

Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’

At Moral Monday rally, AFSCME stands with Amazon workers seeking to form a union