March 21, 2023 9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement, joined AFSCME in a virtual celebration of Women’s History Month. Read More
November 29, 2021 Honoring the anniversary of America’s first pay equity strike Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride writes about the 40th anniversary of the San Jose, California, pay equity strike – the first of its kind in the country. Read More
September 02, 2021 AFSCME child care provider to Congress: Invest more in early childhood education An AFSCME child care provider from New York state is urging Congress to provide additional support in early childhood education. Read More
July 27, 2021 Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. Read More
June 25, 2021 400 child care providers deliver roses and demand fair pay from governor In a rally demanding a living wage from the state of California, hundreds of child care providers made their voices heard loud and clear. Read More
May 14, 2021 Pregnant workers to gain protections under House-passed bill A bill that passed the house today would ban workplace discrimination against pregnant employees and job applicants. Read More
April 15, 2021 Gender pay equity bill clears first big hurdle The House of Representatives has taken a big step forward in the fight to end gender-based pay discrimination. Read More
March 08, 2021 The first but not the last To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration. 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
August 28, 2020 What’s at stake for women in the elections Virtual town hall features talks on the 19th Amendment and on the need for women to vote in the next elections. Read More
April 02, 2019 To Close the Gender Pay Gap, First a Voice on the Job Today, April 2, is nationally known as Equal Pay Day for 2019. This date is symbolic because it represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Read More
March 26, 2019 Celebrate AFSCME Women Making History During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the proud and fearless sisters who drive change in our union. AFSCME is strong because AFSCME women are strong. Read More
March 21, 2019 Women Vote. Women Lead. Women Win. To celebrate Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride spoke with Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Read More
February 28, 2019 Women’s History Month: Celebrating Labor Leaders Today marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, and we begin AFSCME’s celebrations by honoring four female labor leaders. Read More
November 15, 2018 Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer! Read More
August 20, 2018 Brett Kavanaugh: No R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Women’s and Workers’ Rights Stand up and speak out against Kavanaugh’s nomination. Our respect on the job is on the line – and Kavanaugh is going to find out what it means to us. Read More
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. Read More
April 03, 2018 Member’s Novel Inspired by AFSCME Women’s Leadership Academy Sharing experiences with women leaders from affiliates throughout the country motivated Shonna Quick-Crowell to write a book about women and self-worth. Read More
August 31, 2017 If Only She Had a Union, She Might Still Have her Job She says she was fired her having her period at work. If only she’d had a union to protect her. Read More
July 31, 2017 July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, when the earnings of African-American women since January 2016 finally caught up to the average pay earned by white men just in 2016. Read More
May 12, 2017 After 100 Years of Flowers, Time for Paid Family Leave Nothing wrong with flowers and candy, but after more than 100 years of celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s time to give mothers what they really want and need: paid family leave. Read More
March 28, 2017 AFSCME Women Make a Difference Every Day On Tuesday, during Women’s History Month, AFSCME staff heard three inspirational women tell us about becoming leaders in their union. Read More
March 21, 2017 Women in PA Take Never Quit Attitude to a New Level A record number of Pennsylvania public service workers attended AFSCME Council 13’s Women’s Conference this year. Read More
March 08, 2017 Don’t Forget: Today Is ‘A Day Without a Woman’ The same spirit of resistance behind the Women’s March on Washington underlies today’s “A Day Without a Woman.” Read More
February 28, 2017 You’ll Lose a Lot if Obamacare is Repealed – Especially if You’re a Woman Repealing the Affordable Care Act will be particularly devastating on women, according to a recent report by the National Women’s Law Center. Read More
January 27, 2017 Equal Pay for Women and Men Still Elusive 8 Years After Lilly Ledbetter Law This Sunday marks the eighth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. That law was a milestone on the road to equal pay but also serves as a reminder of how far the country has to go. Read More
January 19, 2017 The Women’s March is for Everyone The Women’s March on Washington, which will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people in our nation’s capital. Read More
November 01, 2016 Latina Equal Pay Day It takes more than 22 months for Latinas to earn what white, non-Hispanic men earn in 12. Read More
August 23, 2016 African American Women’s Equal Pay Day Is August 23 African-American women have to work nearly eight months – that’s 238 days into the next year, to earn as much as white, non-Hispanic men did in the previous year. Read More
July 21, 2016 Delegates Rally at Trump Hotel More than 2,000 AFSCME delegates took it to the streets Wednesday, standing in solidarity with Culinary Workers demanding a fair contract at the Trump International Hotel. Read More