December 17, 2024 AFSCME apprenticeships give Oregon members skills for behavioral health jobs Congrats to the newest cohort of career-ready behavioral health workers in Oregon, who graduated from the AFSCME’s apprenticeships. Read More
November 22, 2024 United Domestic Workers launches groundbreaking family child care apprenticeship program UDW announces a new apprenticeship program. Read More
October 17, 2024 Student loans for over 1 million public service workers forgiven under PSLF program Biden-Harris administration forgives student loans for over 1 million public service workers Read More
June 24, 2024 AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. Read More
August 04, 2023 AFSCME member appreciates security of the Union Plus Mortgage Program The Union Plus Mortgage Program will help union members and their families buy or refinance a home. Read More
October 21, 2022 Thirteen AFSCME members among Union Plus Labor Day winners, including grand prize winner Thirteen AFSCME members walked away from Labor Day’s ‘Unions Power America’ contest and sweepstakes winners. Read More
October 20, 2022 The Million-Dollar Union Difference Discover why it pays – upwards of $1 million – to belong to a union. Read More
July 05, 2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program wipes out Ohio member’s $40,000 debt Ohio Council 8 member Aaron Crane got $40,000 in student loans wiped out thanks to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
June 27, 2022 Already a seasoned fighter for workers, McEntee scholarship winner is just getting started Congratulations are in order for our 2022 Gerald McEntee scholarship winner, WFSE’s Caiti Hall. Read More
June 09, 2022 27 AFSCME members, family members awarded 2022 Union Plus scholarships Read about this year’s Union Plus scholarship winners. Read More
May 04, 2022 AFSCME announces Family Scholarship winners Here are the 12 winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship for 2022. Read More
July 22, 2021 AFSCME family enjoys a quiet home life with Union Plus Mortgage Learn how the Union Plus Mortgage Program can help you achieve your dream of owning a home. Read More
July 07, 2021 Study finds unions reduce risk of poverty A new study finds that unions help reduce poverty. Read More
June 29, 2021 2021 McEntee Scholarship winner: Louisiana’s Kellie Taylor-White Discover how this year’s Gerald W. McEntee scholarship winner, Kellie Taylor-White, bridges the past and the present in her fight for workers. Read More
June 15, 2021 AFSCME Family Scholars inspire us all AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explains just how inspiring the winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship are. Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. Read More
March 17, 2021 AFSCME member’s support for unions earns her AT&T savings Being a union member can mean big savings on your smartphone service. Read More
February 22, 2021 Scholarships designed to boost minority ranks in health care UNAC/UHCP is offering five scholarships of $2,000 each to increase the ranks of health care workers of Black/African descent. Read More
June 15, 2020 2020 McEntee Scholarship Winner: WFSE’s John McClung John McClung of Washington state is the 2020 Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship winner. Read More
May 12, 2020 AFSCME Announces Family Scholarship Winners Announcing the winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship – congratulations to these young men and women. Read More
August 16, 2019 Meet the 2019 Winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship This year’s winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship juggles a full-time job, graduate studies and union activism. Read More
May 29, 2019 AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant One AFSCME member found help through the Union Plus Disability Grant after she was forced to stop working. You can, too. Read More
April 30, 2019 NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card Through a quick phone call, Shileen Shaw found out she was eligible for the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant2 – a $500 cash grant that does not have to be repaid. Read More
April 15, 2019 AFSCME Announces Family Scholarships Winners These winners are ready to take the next step toward their higher education, with the momentum of the $2,000 annual award – renewable for up to four years – behind them. Read More
March 15, 2019 AFSCME Member Finds His Commuter Cool Looking for a new ride? Check out the Union Plus Auto Buying Service. Read More
November 21, 2018 Cut College Costs. Apply for These Scholarships. For AFSCME members and their families, there are several scholarship opportunities that can make paying for a college degree easier. Read More
April 17, 2018 10 Students Win AFSCME Family Scholarships This Year 10 students whose parents or grandparents are AFSCME members have won this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarships. Read More
June 20, 2017 Union Plus, McEntee Scholarship Winners Announced for 2017 Here are the AFSCME winners of the Union Plus Scholarship and Gerald W. McEntee award for 2017. Read More
June 16, 2017 Father’s Day Fun, Sponsored by AFSCME and the Labor Movement This Father’s Day, make sure your dad feels appreciated by using AFSCME benefits to treat him to something he deserves. Read More
May 12, 2017 AFSCME Makes Celebrating Mother’s Day Easy Great savings and exclusive deals for AFSCME members makes Mother’s Day a snap. Read More