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March 13, 2020

On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus: AFSCME Members Keep Us Safe

AFSCME members are on the front lines, fighting the coronavirus, and deserve strong support from the federal government.

March 06, 2020

AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed

AFSCME Maryland retiree Josephine Ball is calling on the government to make sure any coronavirus vaccine or treatment developed using tax dollars is affordable for all Americans.

March 03, 2020

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

AFSCME President Lee Saunders has issued a statement on the coronavirus, calling for emergency measures to ensure member safety.

January 29, 2020

With UC Patient Care Agreement, Local 3299 Workers Notch Historic Victory

Local 3299 patient care workers at the University of California system win historic victory by securing a hard-fought contract.

January 13, 2020

With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK

Heather Mikesell earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award through her dedication to helping the children of Fairbanks, Alaska.

January 02, 2020

DC 37 Members Demand Accountability from NYC’s Private Hospitals

AFSCME members in New York are speaking out about runaway charges in the city’s largest private hospitals and are asking the city council to resolve the problem.

December 20, 2019

Dedicated to Making Her Hospital Work for all Patients

Jackie Rodriguez plays a crucial role in helping patients in central Massachusetts receive a diagnosis and treatment.

December 19, 2019

Latest Threat to ACA Strengthens Our Resolve to Protect Health Care

The latest threat to the Affordable Care Act comes from a ruling this week from a federal appellate court. We won’t let opponents take away health care from millions of people.

August 09, 2019

A Summer Protest for Fair Wages, Health Care and Adequate Staffing

Summer time is protest time in upstate New York. Workers at Auburn Community Hospital are going public with their demands for a fair contract – and they have community support.

August 07, 2019

S-T McBride at PA Hospital Rally: ‘We Don’t Put Corporate Greed over Human Need’

Putting profits over public health is just plain wrong, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride said at last week’s Rally to Save Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia.

July 31, 2019

New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

It wasn’t easy, but EMS workers in Riverside, California, reached a contract with American Medical Response that will provide much-deserved pay raises and improved health coverage for 450 workers.

July 26, 2019

AFSCME Retirees Charge Up to The Hill During Retiree Council Meeting

During their annual Retiree Council Meeting, AFSCME Retirees went to Capitol Hill in force to step up and speak up.

July 22, 2019

AFSCME Supports Repeal of Regressive Tax on Health Benefits

AFSCME applauded the House of Representatives for voting to repeal a regressive health tax that is part of the ACA and would make it harder for working families to afford quality health care.

June 11, 2019

AFSCME Members Urge Congress to Pay for Behavioral Health Clinics

Last week, the health subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on several critical health care bills facing funding shortfalls.

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.

March 29, 2019

AFSCME Remembers Wanda Riley

We mourn the death of longtime AFSCME Council 28 member Wanda Riley, an activist particularly known for her fight for single-payer health care.

March 29, 2019

Fight is on to Save Alaska Psychiatric Institute

ASEA members are fighting the newly elected governor’s plan to privatize the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. We want it to remain under taxpayer control.

March 26, 2019

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Behavioral health clinics in Oregon and Oklahoma will remain open past March 31 thanks to a House bill that passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support.

March 26, 2019

Oregon Graduate Researchers Working Toward First Contract

First was the fight to unionize. Now some Oregon graduate students are putting together their first contract.

March 14, 2019

We Support Bill to Renew Mental Health and Addiction Services

Called the “Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act,” it seeks to expand past efforts by the federal government to respond to the increasing demand for mental health and substance use disorder services across the country.

February 01, 2019

AFSCME Retirees Gained 100% Support for Retiree Rx Plan from MD Senate; House is Next

“The bottom line is that this elimination of benefits would be unaffordable to some retirees and confusing to many."

January 22, 2019

The Affordable Care Act Is Not Jenga. It’s Not a Game. Period.

The country will suffer – and working people especially so – if higher courts side with a Texas federal judge and rule that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.

November 01, 2018

Fierce Unity and Determination Mark Contract Win for Southern Illinois County Workers

Members of AFSCME Local 2464 (Council 31), county workers from Southern Illinois’ Jackson County, won a new union contract with fair pay and affordable health care.

October 24, 2018

DC 37 and the City Agree on Unlimited Paid Sick Leave for 9/11 Heroes

After weeks of intense negotiations, the union won a landmark victory for our 9/11 first responders and other members who worked at the World Trade Center site during the rescue, recovery and cleanup.

October 18, 2018

“Junk” Insurance Plans Could Weaken Affordable Care Act Protections

With these junk plans, insurers are permitted to screen for, and charge more for, pre-existing conditions.

September 12, 2018

Maryland Retirees Call on the Governor to Keep the State’s Promise to Them

“It is of a moral imperative that Governor Hogan act now to protect the dignity of the thousands of Marylanders who dedicated their lives and careers to public service.”

July 11, 2018

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh spells bad news for working women.

March 23, 2018

The Affordable Care Act Is Eight Years Old and More Popular than Ever

Eight years ago today, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. The law has never been as popular as it is today.

January 31, 2018

AFSCME: Working People Not Buying Trump’s Speech

In response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said working families disagree with the chief executive’s assessment of their country and are unhappy with his track record.

January 19, 2018

Don’t Shut Down Uncle Sam. Pass Dreamers Bill. Renew CHIP.

AFSCME to Congress – don’t shut down the government. Also fix DACA and renew CHIP.

Health Care Archive

On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus: AFSCME Members Keep Us Safe

AFSCME Retiree Tells Congress Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine or Treatment is Needed

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

With UC Patient Care Agreement, Local 3299 Workers Notch Historic Victory

With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK

DC 37 Members Demand Accountability from NYC’s Private Hospitals

Dedicated to Making Her Hospital Work for all Patients

Latest Threat to ACA Strengthens Our Resolve to Protect Health Care

A Summer Protest for Fair Wages, Health Care and Adequate Staffing

S-T McBride at PA Hospital Rally: ‘We Don’t Put Corporate Greed over Human Need’

New Southern California EMS Contract to Set Standard for the Industry

AFSCME Retirees Charge Up to The Hill During Retiree Council Meeting

AFSCME Supports Repeal of Regressive Tax on Health Benefits

AFSCME Members Urge Congress to Pay for Behavioral Health Clinics

Gov. Murphy Discusses His Middle Class Plan at NJ Town Hall

AFSCME Remembers Wanda Riley

Fight is on to Save Alaska Psychiatric Institute

Bipartisanship Prevails as Congress Passes Funding for Mental Health Providers

Oregon Graduate Researchers Working Toward First Contract

We Support Bill to Renew Mental Health and Addiction Services

AFSCME Retirees Gained 100% Support for Retiree Rx Plan from MD Senate; House is Next

The Affordable Care Act Is Not Jenga. It’s Not a Game. Period.

Fierce Unity and Determination Mark Contract Win for Southern Illinois County Workers

DC 37 and the City Agree on Unlimited Paid Sick Leave for 9/11 Heroes

“Junk” Insurance Plans Could Weaken Affordable Care Act Protections

Maryland Retirees Call on the Governor to Keep the State’s Promise to Them

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The Affordable Care Act Is Eight Years Old and More Popular than Ever

AFSCME: Working People Not Buying Trump’s Speech

Don’t Shut Down Uncle Sam. Pass Dreamers Bill. Renew CHIP.