September 09, 2020 Union values are American values Union approval has reached a 17-year high. Read More
September 04, 2020 To honor Labor Day, Congress must keep front-line workers on the job This Labor Day, we honor front-line workers for bravely serving our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate and the White House need to honor their sacrifices, too. Read More
September 02, 2020 Big Green Machine launches Virtual Field Offices AFSCME’s Virtual Field Offices will keep us politically active despite the pandemic. Read More
August 28, 2020 What’s at stake for women in the elections Virtual town hall features talks on the 19th Amendment and on the need for women to vote in the next elections. Read More
July 27, 2020 New national ads urge Senate to prevent ‘painful cuts to essential public services’ New AFSCME ads urging the Senate to provide federal aid are going national today. Read More
May 04, 2020 AFSCME Ads Seeking State, Local Aid Go National Ads by AFSCME seeking state, local aid are hitting cable, digital platforms nationally. Read More
April 06, 2020 ‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’ During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs. Read More
March 04, 2020 Union 411: What’s in My Union Contract? In this installment, Secretary-Treasurer McBride explains the type of protection your AFSCME contract provides and how it can help you and your co-workers build union power in the workplace. Read More
February 24, 2020 When a Team’s Secret Weapon is the Custodian Kent State University custodian Sabra Lloyd keeps its athletic center running and winning. Read More
February 14, 2020 Building Political Power BLOC By BLOC Groups like BLOC, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, are mobilizing residents around issues that matter to them and giving them the tools to hold elected officials accountable. Read More
December 20, 2019 Dedicated to Making Her Hospital Work for all Patients Jackie Rodriguez plays a crucial role in helping patients in central Massachusetts receive a diagnosis and treatment. Read More
November 18, 2019 Union 411: Collective Bargaining On this installment of “Union 411,” learn how AFSCME members come together to build power and win strong union contracts that improve our workplaces and our communities. 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
June 27, 2019 AFSCME is on a Roll AFSCME is notching victories coast to coast and is energized by pro-worker momentum from state houses to Congress. A year after the Janus v. AFSCME ruling, the wind is at our backs. Read More
June 14, 2019 NQSA Winner Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno: A Level of Companionship Like No Other Marie Cetti is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. For her and K-9 Uno, going above and beyond the call of duty is almost a part of the job description. Read More
June 14, 2019 'A Bold and Historic Step' Watch as AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why giving Nevada state workers collective bargaining rights is a “bold and historic step. Read More
June 04, 2019 Here’s the (Union) 411 Union 411 is a new series of videos by Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride, in which she highlights the valuable work AFSCME members do. Read More
May 31, 2019 #NeverQuit: Tanishia Barnes By serving up hope and love, Tanishia makes a positive impact every single day. Read More
May 24, 2019 AFSCME California Members Strike Again to Protest Outsourcing by UC Watch video of the latest strike against the University of California. Read More
May 20, 2019 Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero. Read More
May 12, 2019 #UnionMom: Taneshia Barnes Here’s to all the #unionmoms out there who, like Taneshia, are the backbones of countless families and communities. Happy Mother's Day and thank you for everything you do! Read More
May 09, 2019 An Inspiration to All: Jackie Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders sat down with his mother to talk with her about her life as an organizer, activist and educator. Read More
April 24, 2019 Ideas@AFSCME: Let's Talk About Taxes! For the first Ideas@AFSCME Facebook Live chat, we talked about how Americans feel about paying taxes. Read More
April 10, 2019 EMS Workers in Las Vegas File for a Union Election Nearly 400 EMS workers at AMR Las Vegas, a private company, are demanding a union election at their worksite. Read More
April 04, 2019 We Carry on Dr. King’s Fight We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by carrying on his fight, 51 years after he paid the ultimate price. Read More
March 26, 2019 Celebrate AFSCME Women Making History During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the proud and fearless sisters who drive change in our union. AFSCME is strong because AFSCME women are strong. Read More
March 13, 2019 On the Record: Resilience Watch AFSCME President Lee Saunders explain how our union is resisting, persisting and continuing to build worker power. Read More
March 07, 2019 A Vital Link in the Chain 911 dispatchers save lives. Unfortunately, their contributions to the emergency response system are often overlooked. A new bill co-sponsored by former AFSCME member Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) will change that. Read More
February 11, 2019 Union Leaders Discuss the Future of American Labor AFSCME President Lee Saunders and leaders of other public sector unions stressed that organizing and cross-union collaboration are vital for the future of the labor movement in the post-Janus era. Read More