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May 23, 2016

On the (AFSCME Strong) Road Again

Minnesota state patrol vehicle inspector Jim Ullmer Jr. recently traveled 1,009 miles to talk to members. He’s AFSCME Strong!

May 19, 2016

9,300 Phone Calls + 1,400 House Visits Proves CSEA Is AFSCME Strong

Members of New York’s CSEA Local 1000 recently signed more than 1,800 Never Quit campaign cards, demonstrating their commitment to their union.

April 26, 2016

At Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio, 100 Percent AFSCME Membership

At the correctional institution where Phil Morris is president of OCSEA Chapter 8310, AFSCME membership is at 100 percent.

April 25, 2016

Would You Like Ribs or a Hot Dog with Your AFSCME Strong?

Hot dogs, BBQ and discussions about their union and politics were just a few highlights of a picnic for AFSCME members across Miami-Dade County, Fla.

April 07, 2016

Working Families Win in Friedrichs, But Attacks Won’t Stop

On March 29, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a tie vote in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, a case that was the latest attempt by wealthy special interests to silence the voices of public sector workers by targeting their unions.

April 07, 2016

Sodexo Workers Catch Up with Jacksonville Pact

For AFSCME Local 1328 members, their AFSCME Strong training was put to the test recently when it came to helping a subset of their coworkers to a contract win.

April 07, 2016

Sandy Mayes Followed in Her Dad’s Footsteps

Sandy Mayes of Kentucky followed in her dad’s footsteps, and she’s now leading her co-workers in Local 4011 to become AFSCME Strong.

April 07, 2016

In Maryland, Council 67 Gets AFSCME Strong as Primary Vote Nears

AFSCME members of Council 67 in Maryland are making their union stronger through one-on-one conversations. And while on the topic of standing up for their jobs and communities, they’re getting out the vote for the April 26 primary elections.

March 31, 2016

Kentucky School Workers Rally for Fairness

Indiana/Kentucky Council 962 members urge the Jefferson County School Board to address short-staffing and other concerns as bargaining looms.

March 21, 2016

Adventures of an Activist: OCSEA’s Michelle Smith

Tracking down this particular fee payer wasn’t easy, but Michelle Smith of OCSEA never gave up.

March 21, 2016

After Finishing Women’s Academy, a Leader is Reborn

As long as she has been working, Bernadine Howell has been in a union – and she has been outspoken.

March 10, 2016

Connecting Co-Workers in Florida

From state to state, workers are joining AFSCME for a stronger voice on the job.

March 01, 2016

Ohio’s ‘Intermittent’ Firefighters AFSCME Strong

Ohio’s “intermittent” firefighters who train other firefighters get AFSCME Strong when they learn the value that OCSEA/AFSCME Local 11 brings to the table.

February 26, 2016

Puerto Rico Gets AFSCME Strong

Aida Díaz was among other AFSCME members in Puerto Rico who participated in the AFSCME Strong training.

February 02, 2016

“We Have to Keep on Building This Union … We Can Never Give Up”

Working with special needs children, Park says her voice on the job has made it possible for her to advocate for the education and care her students need.

January 28, 2016

AFSCME Strong Training in New Jersey: Small in Size, Big on Energy

In January, AFSCME Council 52 welcomed the New Year by getting AFSCME Strong-er.

January 11, 2016

Workers Stand Up To Supreme Court Threat

Hundreds of workers assembled outside the U.S. Supreme Court to protest the ongoing attacks against working families from wealthy special interest groups.

January 06, 2016

They’re AFSCME Strong and They Want You to Be, Too

Detroit public service workers Phyllis McMillon and June Clark epitomize AFSCME Strong, knowing that one-to-one conversations with co-workers is what’s needed to build power at a time when workers are fighting for their rights on the job.

December 28, 2015

Taking Back Our Union: Here's How We're Growing Stronger

For the first time in more than 30 years, Chicago cab drivers have a union — a driver-led AFSCME local chartered with the goal of solving tough problems that range from burdensome revenue-raising regulations to police harassment.

December 15, 2015

Ohio Corrections Officer Is Making Her Local AFSCME Strong

In the last few months, Bobbie-Jo Heinlen of OCSEA has signed up 50 new members of her local and dozens of PEOPLE MVPs.

December 07, 2015

Showcasing Union Value in Small Town

AFSCME Local 3918 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is a small union, but its members are AFSCME Strong.

December 04, 2015

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 Chartered

A little over a year after a few Chicago cab drivers approached Council 31 about getting a union, Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 received its official charter and local number.

November 18, 2015

Take Action on Friedrichs this Week: Stop the Attacks

This week, join fellow AFSCME sisters and brothers and working people across the country to say enough is enough! Sign the petition!

November 17, 2015

Documentary Film Shows Threat to ‘Right to Unite’

Watch the trailer for “The Right to Unite,” narrated by Bradley Whitford, known for his role on The West Wing. The clip tells the story of 2 women, whose lives were destroyed by a Supreme Court ruling that limited their workers’ rights.

November 10, 2015

Workers Shed Light on an Out-of-Balance Economy

Pittsburgh-area union leaders and members are on hand to launch a public awareness campaign about the need to strengthen Pittsburgh’s middle class.

November 04, 2015

Community and Labor Fight for Fair Wages and a Fair Contract

Members of AFSCME Local 350-5 (Council 75) in Milwaukie, Oregon, won a fair contract after pressing their demands at City Hall.

November 04, 2015

Sacramento Local 146 to Showcase Apprenticeship Program

AFSCME Local 146 in Sacramento, Calif., is showcasing its ‘Earn While You Learn’ apprenticeship program this week.

October 30, 2015

The Anti-Worker Forces Behind a U.S. Supreme Court Case

The American Prospect magazine article reports on the corporate-backed, anti-worker forces behind a US Supreme Court case.

October 30, 2015

Maryland Next Waver Feels Urgency of the Moment

"The more active you become in your union, the more you get to see what can be done,” says Sgt. Kyle Shanholtz of AFSCME Local 1772, Council 3.

October 28, 2015

Winning a Raise Was Just the Beginning

AFSCME Texas Corrections Officers recently won a double-digit pay raise, but for two members getting AFSCME Strong, victory means more than money.

AFSCME Strong Archive

On the (AFSCME Strong) Road Again

9,300 Phone Calls + 1,400 House Visits Proves CSEA Is AFSCME Strong

At Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio, 100 Percent AFSCME Membership

Would You Like Ribs or a Hot Dog with Your AFSCME Strong?

Working Families Win in Friedrichs, But Attacks Won’t Stop

Sodexo Workers Catch Up with Jacksonville Pact

Sandy Mayes Followed in Her Dad’s Footsteps

In Maryland, Council 67 Gets AFSCME Strong as Primary Vote Nears

Kentucky School Workers Rally for Fairness

Adventures of an Activist: OCSEA’s Michelle Smith

After Finishing Women’s Academy, a Leader is Reborn

Connecting Co-Workers in Florida

Ohio’s ‘Intermittent’ Firefighters AFSCME Strong

Puerto Rico Gets AFSCME Strong

“We Have to Keep on Building This Union … We Can Never Give Up”

AFSCME Strong Training in New Jersey: Small in Size, Big on Energy

Workers Stand Up To Supreme Court Threat

They’re AFSCME Strong and They Want You to Be, Too

Taking Back Our Union: Here's How We're Growing Stronger

Ohio Corrections Officer Is Making Her Local AFSCME Strong

Showcasing Union Value in Small Town

Cab Drivers United/AFSCME Local 2500 Chartered

Take Action on Friedrichs this Week: Stop the Attacks

Documentary Film Shows Threat to ‘Right to Unite’

Workers Shed Light on an Out-of-Balance Economy

Community and Labor Fight for Fair Wages and a Fair Contract

Sacramento Local 146 to Showcase Apprenticeship Program

The Anti-Worker Forces Behind a U.S. Supreme Court Case

Maryland Next Waver Feels Urgency of the Moment

Winning a Raise Was Just the Beginning