March 12, 2024 Oregon legislature makes historic investment in state’s public safety workforce Oregon public safety workers will benefit from a bill that passed the legislature. Read More
March 08, 2024 AFSCME resolution calls for ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages AFSCME seeks Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages. Read More
March 06, 2024 AFSCME members’ strong, united opposition derails anti-union bill in Utah Multiunion solidarity defeated an anti-worker bill in Utah this year. Read More
February 28, 2024 AFSCME to U.S. Senate: Confirm Julie Su as labor secretary AFSCME is asking the U.S. Senate to confirm Julie Su as the next labor secretarry. Read More
January 08, 2024 As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
January 04, 2024 AFSCME members help elect worker-friendly Houston mayor, other local officials There’s HOPE for the future of Houston city employees. Read More
November 29, 2023 AFSCME-backed bill would help child care providers with food costs Bills in Congress would help ease food costs for child care providers. Read More
November 21, 2023 AFSCME applauds nomination of Nicole Berner to the federal bench President Joe Biden deserves praise for nominating a union lawyer to be a federal appeals court judge. Read More
November 08, 2023 In Tuesday’s elections, AFSCME members’ efforts pay off, especially in Virginia Election night yields wins for working families. Read More
October 20, 2023 At AFSCME forum, CA Senate candidates affirm support for unions, workers’ rights Democratic U.S. Senate candidates spoke to AFSCME members at a California summit organized by our union. Read More
August 16, 2023 AFSCME cheers defeat of state Issue 1 in Ohio AFSCME members cheered the defeat of Issue 1 during last week’s elections in Ohio, a victory they helped bring about. Read More
June 22, 2023 Senate committee OKs bill to protect collective bargaining rights for private sector workers We applaud the Senate HELP Committee's for approving the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Read More
June 20, 2023 Biden accepts union endorsements at Philadelphia rally AFSCME and some 20 other unions have made their choice – reelect President Joe Biden. Read More
June 16, 2023 AFSCME endorses Joe Biden, ‘the most pro-worker president of our lifetime’ President Joe Biden is AFSCME’s choice in the 2024 elections. Read More
May 15, 2023 Pay raises, worker-rights bills among AFSCME Maryland’s legislative accomplishments In Maryland, AFSCME members racked up an impressive list of legislative accomplishments this year. Read More
May 12, 2023 AFSCME Florida members say union-busting bill will not silence them AFSCME members in Florida vow to continue fighting for workers’ rights despite a new union-busting bill approved by extremist Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read More
April 21, 2023 AFSCME members strongly support Julie Su for U.S. labor secretary AFSCME is behind Julie Sue 100%. Su is President Joe Biden’s labor secretary nominee. Read More
April 20, 2023 Biden order is ‘major milestone’ in resolving the crisis facing care workers President Joe Biden signed a major executive order to improve the lives of child care and family care workers. Read More
April 06, 2023 Working families win big: AFSCME-backed judge elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court AFSCME-backed Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz was elected to fill the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court – a win for working families. Read More
March 01, 2023 AFSCME applauds labor secretary pick, Julie Su AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds the nomination of Julie Su to top labor post. Read More
February 27, 2023 AFSCME New Jersey member answers the call to serve in elected office Former AFSCME New Jersey member explains why she sought elective office. Read More
February 17, 2023 Marty Walsh moving on from labor post, returning to union roots Departing Labor Secretary Marty Walsh was a champion for working people. Read More
February 08, 2023 10 pro-worker highlights from Biden’s State of the Union address Biden’s State of the Union address showed how the president is working for working families. Read More
January 31, 2023 Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS The new House leadership wants to cut much-needed funding for the IRS. Why? Read More
January 12, 2023 New House leaders want to stop congressional staffers from forming unions The new leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives wants staff members to have no collective bargaining rights. Read More
December 07, 2022 AFSCME members helped make the midterm elections a historic success AFSCME members returned to the streets this year, knocking on almost 200,000 AFSCME doors and helping to make the midterm elections a historic success. Read More
November 07, 2022 AFSCME members: Be sure to vote if you haven’t already Tuesday, Nov. 8, is Election Day. Be sure to vote. Here’s a great resource from your union. Read More
September 23, 2022 Labor unions, including AFSCME, rally for Biden at NEA AFSCME members joined President Joe Biden for a speech at the National Education Association in Washington. Read More
September 20, 2022 On National Voter Registration Day, let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box Today is National Voter Registration Day. Let’s ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box by registering to vote. Read More
July 14, 2022 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. Read More