August 28, 2024 Oregon mental health specialist is surprised with the Never Quit Service Award at convention Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 21, 2024 CSEA social services worker dies after assault AFSCME mourns the tragic death of CSEA social services worker Maria Coto of New York. Read More
April 29, 2024 Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More
April 11, 2024 AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
April 10, 2024 AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans AFSCME is 100% behind President Joe Biden’s newest student debt relief measures. Read More
February 27, 2024 Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world Read More
December 05, 2023 Qualified state employees, not political cronies, should be the ones helping people find work Political cronies will no longer fill employment service jobs under a new Biden rule. Read More
October 27, 2023 Your input is needed to bolster Biden proposal to expand overtime protections The new federal overtime rule needs your support to become law. Read More
October 26, 2023 Her mission is to make life safer for victims of domestic violence Kirsha Haverlah, a member of AFSCME Local 1624 in Travis County, Texas, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 18, 2023 Amid tragedy, the ‘true soul of Hawaii’ shines bright HGEA member Cameron Dexter describes how the Maui wildfires unfolded. Read More
July 20, 2023 What happens when the people who deliver life-saving benefits need help? AFSCME members who deliver SNAP benefits are sounding the alarm that they’re facing cuts to that vital program. Read More
April 18, 2023 Chicago City Council passes ordinance to support workers’ right to organize An AFSCME-backed ordinance that supports workers’ right to form unions is now law in Chicago. Read More
March 31, 2022 CSEA members’ quick thinking, actions save lives CSEA members didn’t hesitate to jump into action when a fire broke out at a residential facility in Alden, New York. Read More
March 14, 2022 Ohio job and family services specialist is all about her community Sheila Back, a Montgomery County, Ohio, Job and Family Services specialist who was elected trustee of Jefferson Township, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 28, 2021 Hundreds of New York nonprofit social and health service workers gain union recognition At least 250 workers at the New York nonprofit organization Breaking Ground gained union recognition after their employer welcomed their decision to join together through AFSCME District Council 37. Read More
September 20, 2021 DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. Read More
August 24, 2021 Adams County workers unanimously ratify historic contract The vote to ratify the first contract for Adams County workers was 100% in favor. Read More
May 21, 2021 Union Difference: Nebraska’s Michael Henry on why he’s a union member A Nebraska member explains why he joined a union and why you should, too. Read More
January 19, 2021 Contract negotiations revealed unpaid wages for some Adams County employees While negotiating the first contract, Adams County employees noticed a pay discrepancy – and set it right. Read More
January 11, 2021 New York child protective services worker was ‘guiding light’ during pandemic CSEA member Valerie Martinez, a social caseworker outside New York City, is a recipient of AFSCME's Never Quit Service Award for her bravery in the face of COVID-19. Read More
July 17, 2020 Schumer joins AFSCME in calling for at least $1 trillion in federal aid to states, cities and towns Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joined AFSCME President Lee Saunders and AFSCME members in calling on Republicans in the Senate to agree to at least $1 trillion in federal aid to states, cities and towns. Read More
July 02, 2020 Virginia Del. Elizabeth Guzman: ‘We are in need of progressive voices in the state Senate’ An AFSCME member became the first Hispanic female immigrant ever to be elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. Now Del. Elizabeth Guzman is exploring a run for lieutenant governor. Read More
May 28, 2020 NV Senators, Front-Line Workers Call for State, Local Aid Nevada’s U.S. senators and AFSCME Local 4041 members agree – it’s high time the Senate passes a federal aid package to states, cities and towns. Read More
May 27, 2020 ‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19 Organizing workers is tough, and especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one Washington state local isn’t letting the crisis stand in the way. Read More
April 27, 2020 NE Members Speak Out for Better Protections, Clearer Guidelines During Pandemic Facing a lack of action from their governor, NAPE members organize petition effort to demand protections. Read More
April 23, 2020 At Risk, But Unwavering in Her Commitment Despite the risks the COVID-19 pandemic brings to front-line workers, Connecticut intake investigator Shannon Martin remains steadfast in her commitment to her clients. Read More
April 22, 2020 ‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’ A Washington state member whose job is to protect children from abuse speaks about the effect that the coronavirus pandemic is having on her job. Read More
April 22, 2020 Social Workers Play a Critical Role During the COVID-19 Crisis An AFSCME social worker stressed that it’s important for Congress to give aid to local and state governments so they can continue to prevent child and domestic abuse. Read More
April 14, 2020 Each Client Visit Filled with Trepidation for Colorado Social Caseworker When Colorado member Camille Frazier goes to work, she’s anxious about visiting homes where someone might have COVID-19. Read More
April 09, 2020 At COVID-19 Town Hall, Biden Praises Public Service Workers and Their Unions At a virtual town hall on the challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, former Vice President Joe Biden praised public service workers and their unions for their response to the outbreak. Read More