October 21, 2021 At Morehouse College, AFSCME’s Saunders urges students to be part of social change AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at Morehouse College’s Crown Forum, urging students to be part of social change. Read More
October 18, 2021 The union difference: Greatest wealth gains are for Black and Hispanic union households A new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that while unions benefit every worker and their family members, they provide larger wealth increases to Black and Hispanic households. Read More
October 13, 2021 More than 18,000 union health care workers in California vote to authorize strike Thousands of California health care workers are prepared to strike if Kaiser Permanente fails to address understaffing, wages and other issues. Read More
October 01, 2021 AFSCME members honored during Community Change event Two AFSCME members were honored for their role as essential workers during the pandemic by Community Change, a national organization. Read More
September 15, 2021 Never Quit winner ‘brings a sense of humanness’ to patient care Rose Fejerang, a respiratory therapist in California and member of AFSCME Local 3299, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
September 01, 2021 We should build ‘an economy that puts workers’ interests front and center’ In Labor Day message, President Lee Saunders urges Congress to pass laws to help working people organize. Read More
August 23, 2021 AFSCME members join rallies in four cities to fight for our right to vote AFSCME members participated in four rallies over the weekend to protect our right to vote. Read More
August 16, 2021 ‘For the love of the kids’: Michigan food delivery driver is Never Quit award winner Diane Rang, a food truck delivery driver for Romeo, Mich., Community Schools is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
August 16, 2021 ‘For the love of the kids’: Michigan food delivery driver is Never Quit award winner Diane Rang, a food truck delivery driver for Romeo, Mich., Community Schools is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
August 11, 2021 AFSCME joins coalition of labor, civil rights organizations to protect the right to vote AFSCME has joined a coalition of labor and civil rights organizations that will fight for our right to vote over the coming year. Read More
July 27, 2021 Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. Read More
July 12, 2021 Never Quit winner is hard at work fulfilling a childhood mission Learn why Heather Burke, a social caseworker with Adams County, Colorado, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. 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
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
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
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 19, 2021 Cultural Workers United Welcome to Cultural Workers United, our union’s campaign to ensure that workers at cultural institutions nationwide have a voice on the job. Read More
May 18, 2021 S-T McBride honors museum workers Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride spoke to some AFSCME cultural workers to mark International Museum Day. Read More
May 18, 2021 S-T McBride honors museum workers Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride spoke to some AFSCME cultural workers to mark International Museum Day. Read More
May 17, 2021 We thank our EMS workers during National EMS Week During National EMS Week, we honor brave front-line EMS workers for the sacrifices they make every day – especially during this pandemic. Read More
May 17, 2021 We thank our EMS workers during National EMS Week During National EMS Week, we honor brave front-line EMS workers for the sacrifices they make every day – especially during this pandemic. Read More
May 11, 2021 S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. Read More
May 11, 2021 S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. Read More
May 10, 2021 We honor law enforcement during National Police Week We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. Read More
May 10, 2021 We honor law enforcement during National Police Week We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. Read More
May 06, 2021 Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
May 06, 2021 Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
May 03, 2021 We thank corrections workers for their sacrifices, selfless duty during pandemic For the sacrifices they’ve made during the pandemic, corrections staff deserve our deepest gratitude. Read More
May 03, 2021 We thank corrections workers for their sacrifices, selfless duty during pandemic For the sacrifices they’ve made during the pandemic, corrections staff deserve our deepest gratitude. Read More
April 22, 2021 Behavioral health worker in Pennsylvania is Never Quit Service Award winner Alicia Craig, a behavioral health worker in Pennsylvania, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More