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November 19, 2024

San Antonio city employees regain their political voice after decades

An AFSCME-backed ballot measure gives San Antonio city employees their voice back.

November 03, 2024

Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort

President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania.

October 29, 2024

Project 2025’s public service union ban would cost workers almost $80 billion

Read about what Project 2025’s ban on public sector unions would cost the country.

October 23, 2024

Trump’s tax plans would benefit the rich, Harris’ plan would benefit everyone else

Donald Trump would cut taxes for the richest of Americans and raise taxes on everyone else, but Kamala Harris would do the exact opposite, according to a new analysis.

October 22, 2024

Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote

AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket.

October 15, 2024

AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown

At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally.

October 10, 2024

As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services

Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly.

October 07, 2024

AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025

AFSCME members rallied in Tucson, Ariz., over the weekend to sound the alarm on Donald Trump’s Project 2025.

October 03, 2024

At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025

AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025.

September 17, 2024

Don’t wait. Make a plan to vote today.

Make a plan to vote.

September 11, 2024

At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president

At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families.

September 04, 2024

Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers

Even more student debt relief is on the way thanks to the Biden-Harris administration.

August 23, 2024

How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy

Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy.

August 20, 2024

Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’

At the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME President Saunders praised Kamala Harris’ pro-worker record.

August 19, 2024

AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket

President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November.

August 06, 2024

AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’

AFSCME praises Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate.

August 02, 2024

Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris

Labor unions are ready to help Kamala Harris win in November.

July 25, 2024

Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system

Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system.

July 24, 2024

AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security

An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens.

July 23, 2024

AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris

AFSCME endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

July 22, 2024

AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign

AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign.

July 01, 2024

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

AFSCME is fighting right-wing attacks on vulnerable Americans.

June 18, 2024

AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act

AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress.

April 25, 2024

Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event

Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members.

April 10, 2024

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME is 100% behind President Joe Biden’s newest student debt relief measures.

April 03, 2024

Patty’s powering the polls

Find out how AFSCME Retiree Patty Taylor serves her community on Election Day.

March 22, 2024

Shutdown-averting bill has money for AFSCME child care priorities, but more is needed

There’s good news for AFSCME child care providers in the shutdown-averting bill but more help is needed.

March 21, 2024

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

For 78,000 public service workers, student debt relief is on the way.

March 15, 2024

On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities

Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns.

Politics and Elections Archive

San Antonio city employees regain their political voice after decades

Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort

Project 2025’s public service union ban would cost workers almost $80 billion

Trump’s tax plans would benefit the rich, Harris’ plan would benefit everyone else

Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote

AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown

As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services

AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025

At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025

Don’t wait. Make a plan to vote today.

At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president

Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers

How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy

Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’

AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket

AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’

Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris

Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system

AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security

AFSCME is ‘all in’ for Vice President Kamala Harris

AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act

Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Patty’s powering the polls

Shutdown-averting bill has money for AFSCME child care priorities, but more is needed

Biden forgives student loans for an additional 78,000 public service workers

On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities

Mr. Montoya goes to Washington