April 29, 2021 Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” Read More
April 27, 2021 ‘This is the first step in getting back to normal’ CSEA member Elizabeth Ramos met with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to highlight the extraordinary work of school support personnel during the pandemic. Read More
March 31, 2021 Passage of ARP marks one year of advocacy for OAPSE Federal COVID relief money allowed Columbus Public Schools to hire 68 custodians. OAPSE is making sure more federal funding is available to keep them on the job permanently. Read More
March 08, 2021 American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage We applaud the Senate for approving the American Rescue Plan. The relief bill is a huge step closer to becoming law. Read More
December 09, 2020 Child care assistance will be essential for front-line workers in coming months Child care assistance is essential for front-line workers. Two Oregon AFSCME members explain why. Read More
December 01, 2020 Saunders credits sustained voter engagement for Biden-Harris win For Our Future, a grassroots voter engagement organization, helped deliver a Biden-Harris win. Find out how. Read More
October 29, 2020 CA child care providers hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to COVID-19 impact As child care locations shutter due to COVID-19, providers across California hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to the crisis. Read More
October 13, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month event chronicles battles, victories and voting A virtual Hispanic Heritage Month event recounts the battles and victories of Latinos, and the importance of voting this Nov. 3. Read More
October 01, 2020 California family child care providers sound the alarm on a system in crisis Providers in California are asking the governor to resolve a growing crisis in the state’s child care system. Read More
September 06, 2020 This Labor Day, let’s finally acknowledge caregiving as work Caregivers do critically important work, but don’t get paid enough or have access to paid leave. Joe Biden will change that. 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
July 29, 2020 Care workers are having a moment. It’s about time. After years of being ignored, care workers are finally getting the respect and support they need. It’s high time. Read More
July 28, 2020 California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide In a crucial victory for labor, 40,000 child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly in favor of forming a union through AFSCME and SEIU. 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
AFSCME Endorses Biden, Lauding His Robust Pro-Worker Record Citing Joe Biden’s record of consistently siding with working people, AFSCME endorsed the former vice president for president. Read More
March 20, 2020 Caring for Kids While Parents Work During the Pandemic is a Valuable Public Service When the parents must work during the pandemic, the value of day care providers like Ronora James becomes amply clear. Read More
March 18, 2020 Their Role Is Key in Health Crisis, But Child Care Providers Need More Support Teaching children proper hygiene makes child care provider Miren Algorri a key front-line fighter against the coronavirus. Read More
February 11, 2020 Trump Budget Disinvests in America’s Future President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the next fiscal year continues his attacks on programs that working families rely on, and shortchanges America’s future. Read More
October 31, 2019 On the Record: Child Care for All Thanks to a new state law, California child care providers have collective bargaining rights – the freedom to negotiate for better compensation and benefits, the ability to stand together in a strong union. Read More
October 25, 2019 A Celebration for California’s Child Care Providers California child care workers celebrate winning collective bargaining rights, joined by their governor and AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Read More
October 18, 2019 AFSCME Stands with Striking Chicago Public School Teachers CTU represents 25,000 teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians. They are demanding that newly elected Mayor Lori Lightfoot deliver on her campaign promises. Read More
October 01, 2019 In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights Child care providers in the nation’s largest state won big when they secured collective bargaining rights for the first time. Read More
August 15, 2019 Hundreds of Florida Students Receive Back-to-School Supplies from AFSCME Many AFSCME Florida members help educate school children. This year, they also helped children get a good start in school by donating hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies. Read More
July 25, 2019 Learning in Limbo Congress needs to fully fund the IDEA program so devoted educators like New York’s Mandy Roberts-Amo can continue to help students with disabilities. Read More
June 18, 2019 AFSCME Supports New Universal Child Care Legislation Too many families struggle to afford high-quality child care. However, thanks to a new bill introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Deb Haaland, that might change. Read More
April 16, 2019 Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Broken Promise Just over two years after the first applicants of the PSLF became eligible for loan forgiveness, 99% of processed applications for forgiveness have been rejected. Read More
April 05, 2019 Gov. Murphy Discusses His Middle Class Plan at NJ Town Hall Gov. Phil Murphy discussed his plan to strengthen the middle class with an audience of working people, including members of AFSCME New Jersey. Read More
April 03, 2019 AFSCME Supports IDEA Full Funding Act The IDEA Full Funding Act would ensure that every child with a disability has sufficient access to educational opportunities. Read More
March 27, 2019 84 School Employees in Ohio on Strike for Fair Wages, Insurance Lacking a contract for almost two years, OAPSE members working at Claymont City Schools in Ohio have gone on strike. Read More
March 19, 2019 In Florida’s Manatee County, A Strong Contract Underscores Worker Power Support staff at one Florida school system won a historic contract. Read More