July 18, 2022 Workers at California hospital begin strike today, demanding a fair contract Workers at northern California’s Sequoia Hospital, who are members of AFSCME Council 57, went on strike today seeking a fair contract. Read More
July 14, 2022 Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks at the AFSCME Convention Labor Secretary Marty Walsh lauds AFSCME for fighting fiercely for working people in Convention speech. Read More
July 13, 2022 AFSCME brings Convention power, momentum to rally for Philadelphia Art Museum workers AFSCME brought Convention power to a rally for Philadelphia Museum of Art workers. Read More
July 13, 2022 Liz Shuler describes the path forward for the labor movement The AFL-CIO president, who spoke at AFSCME’s 45th International Convention, sketched the way forward for the labor movement. Read More
July 11, 2022 In a moving tribute, Jerry McEntee is hailed for making AFSCME a powerhouse union Former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee was honored in a moving tribute on Monday. Read More
June 17, 2022 New Jersey behavioral health workers employed by SERV Centers may strike AFSCME New Jersey members who work for SERV Centers may be striking soon in pursuit of a fair contract. Read More
June 16, 2022 AFSCME’s advocacy ensures Minnesota Frontline Pay program off to a great start AFSCME members in Minnesota pushed hard for the Frontline Worker Pay program – and it’s off to a tremendous start already. Read More
June 15, 2022 National labor leaders join Philadelphia Museum of Art workers at rally for fair contract Philadelphia Museum of Art workers were joined by national and local labor leaders in a rally outside the museum to demand a fair contract. Read More
June 13, 2022 A union voice can help address burnout among health care workers nationwide The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory to draw public attention to the problem of burnout among health care workers. Read More
June 08, 2022 Workers for Kansas City, MO, secure raises in bid to prevent brain drain By standing together, employees of Kansas City, Missouri, won raises and longevity bonuses in their new contract. Read More
June 03, 2022 Colorado collective bargaining law is latest evidence of surging union momentum Union momentum is undeniably on the upsurge. Just look at public sector bargaining victories in Colorado, California, Virginia and Nevada in just the past four years. Read More
June 02, 2022 Workers at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library seek union recognition AFSCME’s Cultural Workers United campaign marches on. This time, workers at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore are forming a union through CWU. Read More
June 01, 2022 Staff at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announce they’re forming a union Workers at a Los Angeles museum for movies are seeking a voice on the job. So they are forming a union. Read More
May 31, 2022 Colorado collective bargaining bill signed into law Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a historic bill that would extend collective bargaining rights to 36,000 county workers in the state. Read More
May 26, 2022 Wisconsin Council 32 files charge against American Red Cross In a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board, AFSCME Wisconsin says American Red Cross is bargaining in bad faith. Read More
May 25, 2022 Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. Read More
May 24, 2022 AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read More
May 13, 2022 Colorado legislature passes historic collective bargaining bill Colorado lawmakers have passed landmark legislation to give more than 36,000 county workers the right to collectively bargain. Read More
May 12, 2022 American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract American Red Cross workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying for a fair contract in cities across the country this week. Read More
May 06, 2022 Let’s honor child care workers on this National Provider Appreciation Day – and every day. On this National Provider Appreciation Day, let’s honor child care workers for the essential work they do in our society. Read More
May 05, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award. Read More
April 29, 2022 Workers at Massachusetts hospital vote to unionize despite management’s fierce opposition Two groups of workers at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts have voted to join Council 93. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
April 27, 2022 Then and now, unions continue to make a difference More and more people across our country are discovering all that the union difference has to offer. Read More
April 26, 2022 Colorado bill seeks to give 38K county workers collective bargaining rights Some 38,000 county workers in Colorado could soon get collective bargaining rights under legislation filed Monday. Read More
April 14, 2022 Workers at Philadelphia Museum of Art ramp up pressure for fair contract Members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Museum are upping the pressure on management to secure their first contract. Read More
April 13, 2022 Puerto Rico members win big in new agreement A deal between the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico and AFSCME-represented workers is a milestone achievement. Read More
April 07, 2022 AFSCME celebrates Jackson’s confirmation; Saunders calls it ‘a watershed moment’ AFSCME members and working families celebrated the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More
April 04, 2022 In historic win, Amazon workers in New York City vote to unionize Amazon workers on Staten Island in New York City voted to unionize, showing that worker momentum across the country is gaining speed. Read More
March 16, 2022 For union members, the ‘state of the union’ is strong In a virtual event, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler discussed the state of unions. Read More