May 27, 2021 During pandemic, school nurse aide did ‘whatever was necessary’ to protect students, staff Kelly Landon is a licensed practical nurse aide in New York whose dedication to her students made her a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
March 31, 2021 Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’ AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO Read More
March 31, 2021 Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’ This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.” Read More
February 24, 2021 40,000 child care providers win COVID-19 relief Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will deliver critical COVID-19 relief to child care providers facing economic disaster. 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
November 19, 2020 Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California Frustrated by the State of California’s inaction, child care providers have filed an unfair practice charge to get help. 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 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 24, 2020 In San Antonio, AFSCME members win victory against layoffs AFSCME members in San Antonio fought to avoid layoffs and furloughs due to the pandemic. 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
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
July 08, 2020 AFSCME members pressure Senate to act on aid to states, cities and towns During an AFSCME tele-town hall, President Lee Saunders and AFSCME members called on their union family to pressure their U.S. senators to approve aid to states, cities and towns. 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
March 17, 2020 Members Fighting Coronavirus Pandemic Share Their Stories, Urge Feds to do More Stories of heroism, dedication from AFSCME members fighting the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the need for more federal action. Read More
February 07, 2020 Child Care Providers United Files for Historic Election Child Care Providers United – a joint effort of AFSCME and SEIU – has filed for a union election in California for 40,000 workers to join together and build power. 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
July 15, 2019 Paying it Forward in Parma Never Quit Award Winner Annie Hoffman brings a laugh and a smile to her students’ and co-workers’ faces. Read More
February 15, 2019 Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education “Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers." Read More
July 09, 2018 Unionized Child Care Workers March Up ‘Canyon Of Heroes’ Demanding Wage Equality Early childhood educators and other staff in New York City held a large rally to speak out about getting paid less than their peers. Read More
October 27, 2017 PA Child Care Providers Push for Fair Funding In Philadelphia, AFSCME members are demanding adequate state funding for child care and early education. Read More
August 21, 2017 Somali Refugee Is Like a Mother to Her Community AFSCME member Hawo Gurey survived a civil war, lived in an African refugee camp and finally made it to Minnesota, where she is now a mother to her community. Read More
August 08, 2017 PA Child Care Providers Stepped up and Kids are Better for It Determined to fight for Pennsylvania’s children, AFSCME’s child care professionals worked hard in the state legislature to increase child care funding. They succeeded. But the real winners were the children. Read More
August 01, 2017 Foster Home Shortage Hurting Kids, Workers in MN AFSCME-represented child protection workers in Minnesota are finding it harder to place abused and neglected children in foster homes — even as the number of kids in the foster care system keeps going up. Read More
May 18, 2017 PA Child Care Workers Fight for Kids Pennsylvania child care providers underscored that our children are our future and demanded more funding for children’s services at a recent rally. Read More
April 28, 2017 President Trump’s Hollow Education Executive Order President Donald Trump’s executive order on education is a shallow initiative that threatens protections for America’s public school students while doing nothing to help them. Read More
January 27, 2017 Trump’s Pick for Education Secretary Deserves an ‘F’ in Education Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos has no serious qualifications for that job and supports privatization of education. We say ‘no’ to DeVos. Read More
December 15, 2016 Master Puppeteer Dazzles, Educates Young and Old Alike Meet Bruce Cannon, master puppeteer and AFSCME member. Kids love him and the puppets he brings to life. But don’t take our word for it. See for yourself in our video. Read More
May 01, 2016 Child Care Services Are Worth a Living Wage It’s time that we recognize the immense value of child care providers. Read More