December 11, 2024 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
November 14, 2024 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
October 29, 2024 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
October 22, 2024 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
October 17, 2024 Student loans for over 1 million public service workers forgiven under PSLF program Biden-Harris administration forgives student loans for over 1 million public service workers Read More
October 16, 2024 Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. Read More
October 15, 2024 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
October 02, 2024 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
October 01, 2024 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
September 16, 2024 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
September 13, 2024 22 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2024 Union Plus scholarships Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME winners of the Union Plus scholarships. Read More
September 04, 2024 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
August 26, 2024 Going from ‘in debt until the day I die’ to loan forgiveness, thanks to the Biden-Harris administration Kelli Gray credits the Biden-Harris administration for helping her finally receive student loan forgiveness. Read More
July 23, 2024 AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Read More
July 15, 2024 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
June 24, 2024 AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. Read More
June 21, 2024 CSEA social services worker dies after assault AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
June 11, 2024 AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. Read More
June 04, 2024 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
May 28, 2024 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
May 20, 2024 AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More
April 17, 2024 Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’ We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
April 11, 2024 AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
April 03, 2024 Patty’s powering the polls Find out how AFSCME Retiree Patty Taylor serves her community on Election Day. Read More
April 02, 2024 A win for Michigan conservation officers spotlights their broad role in public safety Conservation officers in Michigan win much-deserved pay parity. Read More
April 01, 2024 Public Safety Spotlight: Despite the danger, a Maryland corrections officer knows her work is changing lives Maryland Corrections Officer Ofonime Akpabio perseveres despite danger. Read More
March 27, 2024 A home care worker fights for her client — and her profession Learn how home care workers like Sabrina Bishop fight for their clients and their profession. Read More
March 13, 2024 Mr. Montoya goes to Washington AFSCME member had a ringside seat to the State of the Union speech last week. Read More