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‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
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From paychecks to principles: Tulsa workers win historic contracts in a budget deficit
Workers who keep Tulsa running won contracts that fix pay, safety issues. Read More
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A new rule threatens home care providers and their clients
A rule change proposed by the Labor Department threatens home care providers. Read More
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Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract
It’s a new day for workers at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Read More
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Champaign County, Illinois, workers win contract victory through solidarity
A strike was averted in Champaign County, Illinois, as AFSCME members secure a strong contract through solidarity. Read More
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Nevada workers win their fight for their contract, but the victory is bittersweet
Members of AFSCME Local 4041 in Nevada mobilized in support of a bill that funds collective bargaining agreements thru 2027. But their victory was bittersweet. Read More
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The union difference is clear in this new contract
New contract for some Florida members comes with pay raises and job protections. Read More
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New union at Monterey Bay Aquarium helps workers build power
Monterey Bay Aquarium workers can now experience the union difference. Read More
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Fight for a living wage unites public library workers in Newark, New Jersey
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University of California workers went on strike citing management’s intimidation
University of California service and patient care workers staged a two-day strike. Read More
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AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024
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In Ohio, Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School workers go on strike
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AFSCME stands in solidarity with striking culinary workers
AFSCME members joined the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 strike line at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas as the hospitality workers seek a fair contract. Read More
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Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues
After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers. Read More
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Nurses at McLaren Flint Hospital ratify hard-won contract
AFSCME nurses in Flint, Michigan, are celebrating their new contract Read More
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New contract gives Houston municipal workers HOPE
HOPE springs eternal for AFSCME members in Houston, thanks to a fair contract. Read More
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Baltimore Museum of Art workers overwhelmingly ratify their first union contract
Baltimore Museum of Art workers are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
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After months of negotiations, Washington state workers celebrate strong new contract
Washington state workers who are members of AFSCME Council 28 have ratified a new contract that includes strong wage increases and expanded leave. Read More
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Pay up, Pennsylvania: Child care providers don’t work for free
Philadelphia child care providers held a press conference to demand payment for their services from the state of Pennsylvania. Read More
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As wage gap widens between public and private sector workers, unions stem damage
Report: Union rights play a key role in narrowing wage gaps between public and private sector jobs. Read More
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AFL-CIO report: S&P 500 company CEOs made 268 times what their workers made last year
A new AFL-CIO report shows CEOs made about 268 times what workers made last year. Read More
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Memphis-area employees celebrate across-the-board pay raises and bonuses
Memphis city workers are finally getting much-needed pay raises and bonuses. Read More
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Strike averted in Oregon as postdocs agree to tentative agreement
AFSCME-represented postdoctoral researchers at an Oregon school have reason to smile. Read More
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After Oregon university offers paltry wages, postdocs authorize a strike
After Oregon university makes poor contract offer, AFSCME-represented postdocs prepare to strike. Read More
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Thousands of University of California workers take to the streets to demand a fair contract
Thousands of staff at University of California campuses fight for a fair contract. Read More
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Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract
Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
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Recruiting, retaining wildland firefighters just got easier thanks to Alaska members
Alaska wildland firefighters are getting much-needed pay raises, thanks to ASEA/AFSCME Local 52. Read More
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Pay raises for Nevada state workers were made possible by the union they formed
Thanks to the union they formed, Nevada state workers are getting the fair pay raises they deserve. Read More
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In Danvers, Mass., instructional assistants win a fair contract after a campaign for dignity
School instructional assistants in Danvers, Massachusetts, stuck together to win a contract with significant pay increases. Read More
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HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis
HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. Read More
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