Convention Archive

We celebrate the successful Philadelphia Convention.

After a successful Convention in Philadelphia, we look forward to meeting in Chicago in two years.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh lauds AFSCME for fighting fiercely for working people in Convention speech.

AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights

Civil rights icon John Lewis’ advice to “make good trouble” applies in today’s fight for voting rights.

AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers

AFSCME brought Convention power to a rally for Philadelphia Museum of Art workers.

Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement

The AFL-CIO president, who spoke at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, sketched the way forward for the labor movement.

A paraprofessional in a Washington, D.C., school wins Never Quit Service Award

Meet the winner of the 2022 AFSCME Never Quit Service Award.

‘Our stories are powerful tools’: Secretary-Treasurer McBride delivers convention keynote

In her keynote address at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride encouraged delegates to share their stories to make our union stronger.

Stacey Abrams has an inspiring message for AFSCME Convention attendees

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams inspires AFSCME Convention attendees and urges them to vote.

Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table

AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention.

In a moving tribute, Jerry McEntee is hailed for making AFSCME a powerhouse union

Former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee was honored in a moving tribute on Monday.

September 02, 2020

Big Green Machine launches Virtual Field Offices

AFSCME’s Virtual Field Offices will keep us politically active despite the pandemic.

August 17, 2020

AFSCME commits to landmark policing and criminal justice reforms

AFSCME has adopted a landmark resolution on policing and criminal justice reform.

August 14, 2020

In keynote address, Secretary-Treasurer McBride lifts up VMOs

Three VMOs spoke about their experiences with Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride as part of McBride’s keynote address to the AFSCME 44th International convention.

August 13, 2020

Saunders: ‘We have risen to the moment. But we have more work ahead of us’

AFSCME president, in a rousing speech, tells delegates they have accomplished much in two years but still have more to do.

AFSCME Couple to Celebrate 14 Years of Love at Convention

Cindy and Doug Cook couldn’t be more excited about attending AFSCME’s 42nd International Convention in Las Vegas this July. Their love was "union-made."