July 26, 2021 From librarian to logistician to homeless advocate, Zack Shlachter tackles the pandemic Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Zack Shlachter of Austin, Texas, kept his community fed during the pandemic. Read More
July 22, 2021 Saunders discusses organized labor’s role in workplace mental health President Lee Saunders joined a panel discussion on the role that organized labor plays in addressing workplace mental health. Read More
July 07, 2021 Study finds unions reduce risk of poverty A new study finds that unions help reduce poverty. Read More
July 01, 2021 AFSCME stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ community during Pride Month The key message during AFSCME’s Pride Month panel discussion was that labor rights and LGBTQ rights are inextricably linked. Read More
June 29, 2021 2021 McEntee Scholarship winner: Louisiana’s Kellie Taylor-White Discover how this year’s Gerald W. McEntee scholarship winner, Kellie Taylor-White, bridges the past and the present in her fight for workers. Read More
June 28, 2021 Michigan nurse Maggie Schaefer put off retirement to fight COVID Learn how Michigan nurse and Never Quit Winner Maggie Schaefer fought through the pandemic. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME members lead the way in getting vaccinated AFSCME members are leading the way in getting vaccinated but more can be done to stop COVID’s spread. Read More
June 14, 2021 Charles Smith preserves Rhode Island’s hallowed veterans cemetery Learn how Rhode Island’s Charles Smith preserves the resting place of that state’s veterans. Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. Read More
May 26, 2021 After braving the pandemic, Miami-Dade school employees brace for the fall Miami-Dade schools Local 1184 President Phyllis Leflore reflects on the pandemic and plans for the future. Read More
May 21, 2021 Union Difference: Nebraska’s Michael Henry on why he’s a union member A Nebraska member explains why he joined a union and why you should, too. Read More
May 13, 2021 Promoting solidarity during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month AFSCME welcomed the National Employment Law Project’s Han Lu for a discussion of Asian American solidarity during Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Read More
April 29, 2021 Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” Read More
April 19, 2021 AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill AFSCME applauds the House passage of a workplace violence prevention bill. Read More
April 14, 2021 AFSCME corrections officers learn, train fellow COs on COVID-19 AFSCME educates correctional employees on COVID-19 safety best practices, while affiliates promote member vaccination. Read More
April 01, 2021 AFSCME lauds President Biden’s ‘bold, comprehensive’ infrastructure plan AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan “bold and comprehensive.” Read More
March 29, 2021 Michigan’s Emilie Stack, protecting her community through public health For Emilie Stack, an emergency preparedness coordinator in Michigan, it’s all about community. Read More
March 26, 2021 How the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas Learn how the American Rescue Plan helped Florida’s Shirley Thomas, a school custodian. Read More
March 23, 2021 AFSCME celebrates Walsh’s confirmation as labor secretary AFSCME President Lee Saunders congratulated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on being confirmed as the next labor secretary. Read More
March 19, 2021 New Mexico health care worker joins second gentleman in COVID roundtable AFSCME New Mexico member Suzanne Bell was part of a roundtable convened by second gentleman Doug Emhoff to examine work-life balance for front-line workers. Read More
March 11, 2021 AFSCME Retirees encourage other retirees to get vaccinated AFSCME Retirees urge retirees and seniors to get vaccinated when they can. Read More
March 11, 2021 Texas legislature urged to fix crumbling prisons, boost corrections staffing and pensions AFSCME members ask the Texas legislature to fix crumbling prisons, increase corrections staffing and shore up the pensions they were promised. Read More
March 04, 2021 The ‘For the People Act’ will revive, restore democracy AFSCME strongly supports a House-passed voting rights bill, the For the People Act Read More
February 17, 2021 State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid More than 600 state and local leaders call for immediate federal aid to states, cities, towns and school. Read More
February 10, 2021 A victory for respiratory therapists, others at UCI Through their union, California member Jenny Suarez and her co-workers demanded – and won – bonus pay that nurses at her hospital got. Read More
February 08, 2021 AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines AFSCME retiree and public health nurse Sue Conard is calling on Congress to fund the front lines. Read More
February 03, 2021 U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines The U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on Congress to robustly fund the front lines. Read More
February 02, 2021 Saunders says latest GOP stimulus proposal ‘falls spectacularly short’ A new GOP COVID-19 stimulus proposal “falls spectacularly short,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Read More
January 28, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act key to fixing a ‘profound economic injustice’ AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls the Paycheck Fairness Act a key to “fixing a profound economic injustice.” Read More
January 25, 2021 Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro has his co-workers’ backs Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro, has his co-workers’ backs – even if it means reaching into his own pocket to make sure they are safe. Read More