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AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win
AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: International Museum Day comes as cultural workers across the country are making a stand
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing International Museum Day: “Many people have cherished stories about the trips they took to museums and what they learned about themselves and the world. Museum and cultural workers make those moments happen. They preserve history and art, teach us about science, and inspire creativity… Read More
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Medical university research workers seek to build power through Oregon AFSCME
Medical research staff at an Oregon university want to build power through AFSCME. Read More
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Schuylkill Center workers prepare to negotiate first contract after forming union
Workers at Philadelphia environmental center are preparing for their first contract talks. Read More
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Council 5 members flex pro-worker power at Minnesota Day on the Hill event
Lobby day in Minnesota brings together around 500 Council 5 members. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden expansion of federal overtime rule will help millions more workers
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a new federal rule expanding overtime pay eligibility: “The Biden administration’s expansion of the federal overtime rule will help millions more workers earn the pay they deserve. Some public service workers – including those in child welfare, mental health and… Read More
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AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events
President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: As we celebrate Care Workers Recognition Month, care workers are organizing and mobilizing
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of today’s Rally for Care and in response to President Joe Biden proclaiming April 2024 as Care Workers Recognition Month: “Care workers are an essential part of our lives – whether providing early childhood education, end of life care or supporting people with disabilities. This… Read More
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Library worker describes why she loves her job and why she’s part of a union
A Colorado library worker describes why she joined a union. Read More
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Robust wage increases coming for Los Angeles city workers
New union contracts come with robust raises for LA City workers. Read More
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A win for Michigan conservation officers spotlights their broad role in public safety
Conservation officers in Michigan win much-deserved pay parity. Read More
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Nevada state employees win longevity pay by fighting through their AFSCME union
AFSCME Nevada members stand strong to secure longevity pay victory. Read More
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A home care worker fights for her client — and her profession
Learn how home care workers like Sabrina Bishop fight for their clients and their profession. Read More
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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023
Union contracts in 2023 included the highest average pay raise of any year since at least 1988, at 6.6%. Read More
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New Maryland state worker contract offers much-needed pay increases
A new Maryland state worker contract has raises for thousands. Read More
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After a week on strike, Local 454 members pressure board to return to past offer
A strike and union solidarity ended the contract stalemate in Virginia, Minnesota. Read More
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In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
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Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize
Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. Read More
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HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department
Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. Read More
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Lawmakers seek congressional support for paraprofessionals and other school staff
A new congressional measure would recognize the critical role paraprofessionals and support staff play in our schools. Read More
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First union contract represents a huge victory to workers at Columbus Museum of Art
The ratification of their first union contract represents a huge victory for workers at the Columbus Museum of Art, who are members of AFSCME Ohio Council 8. Read More
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AFSCME supports bill that would raise federal employee pay
AFSCME supports a bill that would give federal employees a 7.4% pay increase in 2025. Read More
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Workers at the Denver Art Museum seek union election
Denver Art Museum workers have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. Read More
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Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract
A contract at last for workers at a famed Massachusetts psychiatric hospital. Read More
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Workers at Denver Art Museum announce union campaign
Workers are forming a union at the Denver Art Museum. Read More
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Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains
Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
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AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds ‘historic’ contract agreement for California child care workers
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Child Care Providers United (CCPU) reached a tentative contract agreement with the State of California: “This historic agreement will dramatically improve the lives of thousands of child care workers who do some of our most essential jobs. After months of standing together, CCPU members have won… Read More
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AFSCME endorsement: Joe Biden ‘respects and protects working people’ while others ‘stabbed them in the back when the cameras were off’
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), a union of 1.4 million public service workers nationwide, has endorsed President Joe Biden for reelection. The endorsement was announced prior to a scheduled national event this Saturday in Philadelphia hosted by the AFL-CIO, in which a broad coalition of unions affiliated and unaffiliated with… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: President Biden’s executive order is a milestone in effort to transform care work
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a new executive order to improve care across the country: “Today, we celebrate a major milestone in our effort to address the crisis in care and win respect and recognition for care workers. President Joe Biden’s new executive order… Read More
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Life’s better in a union: AFSCME launches union wage calculator compiling BLS data released today
Today, upon release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual report on union membership and earnings, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is launching a Union Wage Calculator to help workers evaluate the material benefit of having a voice on the job. At /union-wages.org, workers can enter their current salary and demographic… Read More
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