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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.

November 02, 2023

Public sector unions are going strong five years after the Janus Supreme Court ruling

Did the Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 ruling destroy public sector unions? Not quite.

September 05, 2023

Philadelphia Zoo workers united to win a historic new contract.

August 23, 2023

Workers at flagship Maryland university seek better pay, safer working conditions, more

At Maryland’s flagship public university, AFSCME support staff say they’re disrespected and underpaid.

August 23, 2023

First contract brings big wins for workers at Minnesota Historical Society

Workers at the Minnesota Historical Society are seeing the union difference in the first contract they negotiated.

March 15, 2023

Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes

As many as 1,000 Florida school custodians were denied the proper pay and benefits for years. Thanks to AFSCME, they’re getting what they are due.

March 13, 2023

Field Museum employees win union with AFSCME

AFSCME Council 31 welcomes workers at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

February 22, 2023

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

AFSCME launches “Staff the Front Lines” initiative to solve nationwide staffing crisis.

August 19, 2022

Blitz held to keep AFSCME’s voice strong in local worker advocacy in San Antonio

A summer AFSCME blitz to strengthen worker voices in San Antonio netted dozens of new members for Local 2021.

February 17, 2022

Workers at MO library system seek voluntary recognition of their new union

Workers at a library system in Missouri are asking management to recognize their union.

January 28, 2022

Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United

Workers at museums, zoos and similar institutions are turning to AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign to build power.

January 20, 2022

Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

500 workers at the Art Institute of Chicago and its school have formed a union through AFSCME Council 31. Welcome to the AFSCME family!

December 22, 2021

AFSCME Local 3399 members approve new wage agreement after months of uncertainty

Takoma Park, Maryland, workers ratified a contract that offers a bigger raise than what the city initially proposed

December 09, 2021

Maryland expands collective bargaining rights to over 2,000 community college workers

With the help of the state legislature, workers at Maryland’s community colleges won an expansion of collective bargaining rights.

November 22, 2021

Historic union election looming at Art Institute of Chicago

Workers at the Art Institute of Chicago and the institute’s school have filed petitions with the National Labor Relations Board seeking union elections.

September 10, 2021

No matter the crisis, AFSCME members serve selflessly

DC 37 member Andrea Murphy recalls serving her community on 9/11 and during the pandemic.

July 02, 2021

Early childhood educators in New York’s Hudson Valley vote to join CSEA

After years of broken promises from management, fed-up early childhood educators in upstate New York formed a union through CSEA.

June 17, 2021

Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference

A Nevada member explains why securing a voice on the job by negotiating a contract is a shining example of the difference a union can make.

January 21, 2021

Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers

A labor peace agreement in New Jersey is a hard-fought victory for behavioral health workers throughout the Garden State.

January 05, 2021

Strong member input drives best contract in years for Nebraska employees

Thanks to robust participation by members of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees, state employees secured a strong contract that contains long-overdue wage increases.

November 13, 2020

NYC public employees reach agreement with the city, avoiding layoffs

Thousands of New York City public service workers will be spared layoffs through at least June 2021 under an agreement DC 37 struck with Mayor Bill de Blasio.

October 28, 2020

Syracuse, N.Y., unions avoid layoffs, negotiate across-the-board furloughs instead

To avoid layoffs and make furloughs more equitable for workers, the City of Syracuse, N.Y., and unions came up with a compromise plan to cope with COVID-19-related revenue losses.

August 24, 2020

Ohio University workers overcome challenges to build power

After trying for many years, some 450 staff members at Ohio University have finally formed a union through AFSCME.

August 11, 2020

Public defenders in Maryland unite to make voices heard with AFSCME Council 3

Maryland’s public defenders are gaining a voice on the job by building power through AFSCME.

June 26, 2020

CT paraprofessionals vote to build power through AFSCME Council 4

COVID-19 shutdown? No problem. In Connecticut, 130 paraprofessionals found a way to form a union despite school closures.

The Union Difference on Union 411

In the latest “Union 411” video, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explores the value of the Union Difference – power, dignity, respect and fairness.

June 24, 2019

New Era in Illinois: State Workers Secure Fair Contract

In an unmistakable sign that a new era has dawned in Illinois, state workers have secured a fair, new contract from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration.

March 19, 2019

In Florida’s Manatee County, A Strong Contract Underscores Worker Power

Support staff at one Florida school system won a historic contract.

July 06, 2018

New Member Explains Why She Joined Her Union After the Janus Ruling

A must-read column from a new member of AFSCME Council 31 who explains why she converted from being a fee payer to a full union member – after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME.

May 25, 2018

AFSCME Launches Women’s Leadership Academy Online

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect working women, strengthen leadership skills, engage politically, and inspire each other to become strong leaders and activists in their workplace.

AFSCME Strong Archive

A win for Michigan conservation officers spotlights their broad role in public safety

Public sector unions are going strong five years after the Janus Supreme Court ruling

Philadelphia Zoo workers united to win a historic new contract.

Workers at flagship Maryland university seek better pay, safer working conditions, more

First contract brings big wins for workers at Minnesota Historical Society

Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes

Field Museum employees win union with AFSCME

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Blitz held to keep AFSCME’s voice strong in local worker advocacy in San Antonio

Workers at MO library system seek voluntary recognition of their new union

Year in review: 2021 was a banner year for Cultural Workers United

Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

AFSCME Local 3399 members approve new wage agreement after months of uncertainty

Maryland expands collective bargaining rights to over 2,000 community college workers

Historic union election looming at Art Institute of Chicago

No matter the crisis, AFSCME members serve selflessly

Early childhood educators in New York’s Hudson Valley vote to join CSEA

Securing workplace rights through a contract is the essence of the Nevada union difference

Governor signs labor peace bill for New Jersey behavioral health workers

Strong member input drives best contract in years for Nebraska employees

NYC public employees reach agreement with the city, avoiding layoffs

Syracuse, N.Y., unions avoid layoffs, negotiate across-the-board furloughs instead

Ohio University workers overcome challenges to build power

Public defenders in Maryland unite to make voices heard with AFSCME Council 3

CT paraprofessionals vote to build power through AFSCME Council 4

The Union Difference on Union 411

New Era in Illinois: State Workers Secure Fair Contract

In Florida’s Manatee County, A Strong Contract Underscores Worker Power

New Member Explains Why She Joined Her Union After the Janus Ruling

AFSCME Launches Women’s Leadership Academy Online