March 14, 2023 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. Read More
February 17, 2023 Saunders promotes upcoming AFSCME podcast about the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike AFSCME President Lee Saunders promotes the I AM podcast in a new column. Read More
February 13, 2023 Exclusive ‘I AM’ podcast launching in April AFSCME will launch the “I AM Story" podcast in April, chronicling the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. Read More
December 21, 2022 New York member wins labor award, is invited to attend governor’s inauguration A New York state AFSCME member who rose from humble beginnings recently won a labor award and has been invited to attend the governor’s inauguration next month. Read More
November 28, 2022 Never Quit winner is Indianapolis dispatcher described as “a lifeline” to her community Marilyn Murff, a dispatcher with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works and member of AFSCME Local 725, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
October 06, 2022 A Maryland artist spotlighted AFSCME members’ dedication and strength. Observing the strength and poise of AFSCME Local 3399 (Council 67) sanitation workers one early February morning inspired Maryland artist Renee Lachman to render their images in moving paintings and sketches. Read More
September 30, 2022 Some workers for Alexandria, Virginia, choose to form union through AFSCME Labor and trades workers for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME. Read More
September 12, 2022 Paving the path of success in Pennsylvania Our latest Never Quit Service Award Winner, Pennsylvania’s Fatimah Taylor, is breaking ground at PennDOT. Read More
July 28, 2022 In Public Service Spotlight, Pennsylvania member describes what motivates AFSCME members Jamar Johnson from Pennsylvania shares how AFSCME members serve their communities in our latest Public Service Spotlight. Read More
July 27, 2022 In historic election, Arlington County, Virginia, workers choose AFSCME Arlington County, Virginia, service, labor and trades workers voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME Council 20. Read More
July 26, 2022 Burlington workers fight for – and win – expansive paid leave AFSCME members in Burlington, Vermont, won a paid leave provision in their new contract. Read More
December 17, 2021 Vice President Harris announces plan to replace country’s lead pipes The Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will replace all lead pipes and remove lead paint in homes to protect families from lead exposure. Read More
November 23, 2021 AFSCME history: The fight against discrimination in the District of Columbia government Learn about Marvin Fleming, an AFSCME member in the 1960s, who fought discrimination in the District of Columbia government. Read More
October 12, 2021 With patience and humility, Isaias Lona keeps his city safe Discover how our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Isaias Lona, keeps his California community safe. Read More
September 29, 2021 The union difference: Grassroots effort nets much-deserved raises See the union difference in action in San Antonio. AFSCME Local 2021’s grassroots campaign helped win them pay raises and respect for serving on the front lines. Read More
July 28, 2021 Overworked and underpaid, Norfolk city employees ‘are ready for a change’ Overworked, underpaid and under-resourced employees of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, are demanding an ordinance that will allow them to form a union. Read More
July 12, 2020 AFSCME members secure state audit in latest step to fix problems with their employer AFSCME Local 1902 members have long pointed out workplace problems at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Their concerns are finally getting heard by the state. Read More
June 21, 2021 Anti-union campaign in Oregon shows why Congress must pass PRO Act The anti-union tactics by an Oregon behavioral health employer show why workers nationwide need the PRO Act. Read More
June 14, 2021 Charles Smith preserves Rhode Island’s hallowed veterans cemetery Learn how Rhode Island’s Charles Smith preserves the resting place of that state’s veterans. Read More
June 02, 2021 Other duties as assigned: Duckling rescue at the Boston esplanade Rescuing ducklings was a snap for Council 93’s T. J. Ruddock and his “quack” team of fellow AFSCME members. Read More
June 01, 2021 Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger Discover how Virginia’s Velicia Tucker experiences the power of the union difference. Read More
May 25, 2021 Union Difference: Connecticut’s Dwayne Googe says it was ‘the right time to step up’ A Connecticut member explains why he decided to step up his involvement in his union. Read More
May 19, 2021 Labor secretary visits with Sanitation Strike participants Watch the highlights video of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s visit to AFSCME Local 1733 in Memphis, Tennessee. Read More
May 18, 2021 Nevada state workers build power by ratifying historic first contract Thousands of state workers in Nevada will have a contract for the first time ever – thanks to AFSCME members. Read More
May 17, 2021 Never Quit winner is Jamestown, N.Y., city worker who saved two from house fire Joe Pollaro, an equipment operator for the City of Jamestown, N.Y., won AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award for saving two people in a burning building. Read More
May 07, 2021 OCSEA’s new contract is a huge victory for front-line workers, communities they serve It’s taken months, but Ohio state workers who are part of OCSEA finally have a new contract. Read More
April 26, 2021 AFSCME member’s quick thinking saves life Quick thinking and recent CPR training helped an AFSCME Florida member save a man’s life. Read More
April 23, 2021 Memphis city employees fight for modest pay raises after year of sacrifices AFSCME Local 1733 workers are fighting for modest pay raises that are long overdue. But the city of Memphis, Tennessee, says no – even though it has the money to pay them. Read More
April 05, 2021 AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan AFSCME members in Hawaii are already seeing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, which has taken furloughs and layoffs off the table for now. Read More
April 01, 2021 AFSCME lauds President Biden’s ‘bold, comprehensive’ infrastructure plan AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan “bold and comprehensive.” Read More