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
March 09, 2021 AFSCME, State of Nevada announce tentative agreement for four bargaining units Great news for Nevada state workers. Local 4041 and the State of Nevada today announced a tentative agreement for four bargaining units. Read More
March 05, 2021 Pro-worker budget proposal in Wisconsin signals new era A decade after the Act 10 fight, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes collective bargaining for public workers. Read More
January 25, 2021 Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro has his co-workers’ backs Our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, Hawaii’s Peter Oshiro, has his co-workers’ backs – even if it means reaching into his own pocket to make sure they are safe. Read More
January 21, 2021 An outpouring of support for AFSCME U.S. Capitol workers Messages of support and solidarity have poured in for the AFSCME members who work at the U.S. Capitol. Read More
November 02, 2020 AFSCME members’ public service goes all the way to the polls Florida’s Jutta Tolbert is one of many AFSCME members heading to the polls on Election Day not to vote, but to serve as a poll worker and safeguard our democracy. 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
August 05, 2020 Veterans will be disproportionately affected if the Senate fails to provide state, local aid Veterans face a double whammy if the Senate fails to provide federal aid to states, cities, towns and school districts – loss of their jobs and loss of public services. Read More
July 24, 2020 Arizona poll shows overwhelming support for federal aid to states, cities, towns, schools A new poll of Arizona voters shows overwhelming, bipartisan support – 75% – for federal aid to struggling states, cities, towns and school districts. Read More
June 17, 2020 A mural for the times, brought to you in part by AFSCME members Black Lives Matter murals are going up on streets across the U.S. – after AFSCME members first painted it on a street leading to the White House. Read More
February 13, 2020 The House Unveils Sweeping Infrastructure Framework A major plan to improve the nation’s roads, bridges, transit, and sewer and water systems is now on the table. Read More
December 09, 2019 A Minor Gesture Makes a Major Difference Iowa utility worker Chris DeHarty, a member of AFSCME Local 212 (Council 61), helped his fellow public service worker, Lynette Tiede-Beals, in a time of crisis. Read More
November 25, 2019 Former DC 37 Vice President Springs into Action to Save Two from Burning Car Jim Tucciarelli, the former vice president of District Council 37 who retired this year, sprang into action last weekend when he came across a vehicle in flames where two people were trapped. Read More
November 18, 2019 Tulsa Water Distribution Admin Is ‘Awesome Person’ and Problem Solver Laura Chance of Oklahoma Local 1180, works behind the scenes to make sure employees of Tulsa’s water department have everything they need to keep the water distribution system up and running. Read More