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
February 29, 2024 In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
February 15, 2024 AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More
February 12, 2024 In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Read More
January 25, 2024 Biden continues student debt fight for public service workers President Joe Biden provides more student debt relief. Read More
January 08, 2024 As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
January 02, 2024 More 9/11 first responders, victims to receive care AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds expansion of World Trade Center Health Program. Read More
November 21, 2023 AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to the federal bench President Joe Biden deserves praise for nominating a union lawyer to be a federal appeals court judge. Read More
November 13, 2023 At a Texas prison, a ‘drill instructor’ sergeant motivates, inspires rookies Learn how Sgt. Christina Williams, a member of AFSCME Texas Corrections, motivates new corrections officers. Read More
November 08, 2023 In Tuesday’s elections, AFSCME members’ efforts pay off, especially in Virginia Election night yields wins for working families. Read More
September 27, 2023 An L.A. native’s calling: helping others find their path to service Melissa York, our latest Never Quit winner, thrives on creating service opportunities for L.A.’s Jewish community. Read More
September 25, 2023 AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts The Biden administration released the names of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Read More
September 21, 2023 A Never Quit winner realizes his dream of honoring Native Americans Never Quit winner Charles Smith, Jr. has fulfilled his dream of honoring Rhode Island Native American veterans. Read More
September 18, 2023 Amid tragedy, the ‘true soul of Hawaii’ shines bright HGEA member Cameron Dexter describes how the Maui wildfires unfolded. Read More
September 14, 2023 Staff the Front Lines bus tour alerts nation, narrows staffing gap in public services AFSCME concludes a successful, cross-country Staff the Front Lines bus tour. Read More
September 11, 2023 With selflessness and ‘sunlight,’ Jennifer Espino brightens the lives of people with disabilities The latest Never Quit winner, Massachusetts’ Jennifer Espino, brightens the lives of those in her care. Read More
September 08, 2023 Arizona 911 dispatchers, the ‘first of the first responders,’ win treatment for PTSD Arizona 911 dispatchers win treatment for PTSD under a new law. Read More
September 07, 2023 AFSCME Public Safety brings together members in corrections and law enforcement We’re launching a host of new AFSCME Public Safety communications platforms. Read More
July 31, 2023 AFSCME holds job fairs to recruit talented public service workers AFSCME will hold job fairs as part of its Staff the Front Lines bus tour. Read More
July 20, 2023 What happens when the people who deliver life-saving benefits need help? AFSCME members who deliver SNAP benefits are sounding the alarm that they’re facing cuts to that vital program. Read More
July 18, 2023 AFSCME and DC 37 honor labor legend Lillian Roberts with scholarship in her name AFSCME and DC 37 honor Lillian Roberts, a labor legend. Read More
July 10, 2023 An airport carpenter is flying high in Detroit At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, a carpenter leads his team to new heights. Read More
June 30, 2023 AFSCME: Supreme Court student loan ruling shows ‘contempt’ for working people In a blow to working families, the Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Read More
June 13, 2023 The fifth I AM Story episode explores how today’s labor leaders use the lessons of ‘68 AFSCME releases the fifth and final episode of the I AM Story podcast. Read More
June 08, 2023 Biden vetoes House effort to slash student debt relief President Joe Biden continues to fight for workers by vetoing a plan that would have erased his student loan forgiveness plan. Read More