Income Inequality Archive

September 27, 2023

UAW workers on picket line get show of support from President Biden

Members of the United Auto Workers who are on strike received a strong show of support this week from no less than President Joe Biden.

On Equal Pay Day, what can you do to bridge the gender wage gap? Join a union

Today is Equal Pay Day, and though the gender wage gap remains stubborn, there is something you can do about it: join a union.

January 15, 2023

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shares his thoughts about the work we need to do to realize Dr. King’s dream.

October 27, 2022

New Jersey state employees sue governor for discrimination

AFSCME New Jersey members are suing Gov. Phil Murphy, alleging pay inequities for women and minority workers employed by the state.

Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage

AFSCME is pushing Congress to act now to end a nationwide infant formula shortage.

AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation

President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award.

Study finds unions reduce risk of poverty

A new study finds that unions help reduce poverty.

Gender pay equity bill clears first big hurdle

The House of Representatives has taken a big step forward in the fight to end gender-based pay discrimination.

To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests

A new report shows that a loss of collective bargaining has been a major factor in depressing wage growth over the last four decades.

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.

October 19, 2020

Union 411: The Right to Organize

In the latest “Union 411” video, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explores the right to form a union and negotiate for ourselves, our families and our communities.

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.

October 09, 2020

Union 411: Tax fairness and the presidential candidates

The latest “Union 411: 2020 Election Special” video explains how Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will provide the tax fairness working people need and deserve.

September 29, 2020

Where the presidential candidates stand on economic inequality

This short video examines income inequality and explains why AFSCME members should care about it as we approach Election Day.

Workers caravan brings together thousands to demand bold action from Congress

More than a thousand union members traveled to the nation’s capital to demand bold action resolve the crises facing our nation. Similar rallies were held nationwide.