August 07, 2024 University System of Maryland workers overwhelmingly ratify historic, system-wide contract AFSCME members who work for Maryland universities are celebrating a historic contract. Read More
August 05, 2024 Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
July 18, 2024 Recruiting, retaining wildland firefighters just got easier thanks to Alaska members Alaska wildland firefighters are getting much-needed pay raises, thanks to ASEA/AFSCME Local 52. Read More
July 11, 2024 Pay raises for Nevada state workers were made possible by the union they formed Thanks to the union they formed, Nevada state workers are getting the fair pay raises they deserve. Read More
July 10, 2024 Dozens of new and veteran MSEA members take up the mantle of union steward Michigan members are implementing AFSCME Strong in a big way. Read More
July 08, 2024 Anne Arundel County public library workers file union petition for official recognition Workers at a third Maryland library system unionize through AFSCME. Read More
June 28, 2024 In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. Read More
June 20, 2024 Thousands of additional Nevada state employees file for AFSCME union election Thousands more Nevada state employees are seeking an AFSCME union election. Read More
June 18, 2024 AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress. Read More
June 13, 2024 New contract for Miami solid waste workers highlights the union difference A new contract for solid waste workers in Miami underscores the union difference. Read More
June 12, 2024 Philadelphia Museum of Art Union wins settlement in fight over longevity pay Philadelphia Museum of Art workers will finally get longevity pay promised in their contract. Read More
June 10, 2024 Police departments can attract new officers thanks to AFSCME-backed Recruit and Retain Act A new federal law will help police hire more people. Read More
June 07, 2024 Louisiana AFSCME members defeat anti-worker bills by standing together Solidarity wins the day as Louisiana members unite to defeat anti-worker bills. Read More
June 03, 2024 After decade-long fight, Trumbull police officers in Connecticut win back pensions A pension victory for Trumbull, Connecticut, police officers came after a decade of persistence. Read More
May 31, 2024 Academy Foundation workers in Los Angeles overwhelmingly approve contract Workers at LA’s Academy Foundation celebrate their first contract. Read More
May 30, 2024 New York’s corrections officers pressure state lawmakers for safer facilities New York state COs pressure state lawmakers for safer corrections facilities. Read More
May 29, 2024 Workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously ratify first contract About 200 workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously approve their first contract. Read More
May 17, 2024 New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide We applaud pro-worker members of Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Read More
May 16, 2024 Medical university research workers seek to build power through Oregon AFSCME Medical research staff at an Oregon university want to build power through AFSCME. Read More
May 15, 2024 New Mexico irrigation workers organize with AFSCME Council 18 New Mexico irrigation workers organized with Council 18. Read More
May 14, 2024 Hawaii’s HGEA members accept state’s hazard pay offer; over 16,000 workers eligible Hazard pay is coming for thousands of AFSCME members in Hawaii. Read More
May 09, 2024 Thanks to AFSCME Maryland members, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. Read More
May 08, 2024 Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More
May 06, 2024 Massachusetts custodians mobilize to defeat privatization effort Custodians in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Council 93 defeated a privatization effort that threatened their jobs and the quality of services they provide. Read More
May 03, 2024 Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium workers are forming a union with AFSCME Workers at a famed Chicago aquarium are forming a union through AFSCME Council 31. Read More
May 01, 2024 Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
May 01, 2024 AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
April 22, 2024 With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. Read More
April 16, 2024 AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city Historic contract is the result of members’ persistence and solidarity. Read More
April 15, 2024 Maine members welcome new pro-labor law Good news for workers in Maine. A new law would allow those who work for state government, the judicial branch and in higher education to form unions. And their employers must recognize the union if a majority of employees choose to form one. Read More