Workers’ Rights
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AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown
At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally. Read More
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AFSCME members rally in Tucson to sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME members rallied in Tucson, Ariz., over the weekend to sound the alarm on Donald Trump’s Project 2025. Read More
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Union members in MI, PA highlight how Trump’s Project 2025 will shred our freedoms
“Shred” events in Pennsylvania and Michigan highlighted the dangers of Project 2025. Read More
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Washington state workers and AFSCME members walk off the job to demand a fair contract
Thousands of state workers in Washington who are AFSCME members walked off the job to demand livable wages, safe staffing levels and more. Read More
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How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy
Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy. 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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Another unit of workers for a Virginia city file for union election
A new unit of workers at a Virginia city are seeking to unionize through AFSCME. 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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University System of Maryland workers overwhelmingly ratify historic, system-wide contract
AFSCME members who work for Maryland universities are celebrating a historic contract. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Supreme Court reform will end the culture of corruption that puts our rights up for sale
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden proposed major reforms to the Supreme Court: “Within a few short years, the Supreme Court has worked to undermine workers’ rights, dismantled reproductive freedom and given a president — current or former — criminal immunity for acts committed while in… Read More
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AFSCME praises, honors Joe Biden after president ends his reelection campaign
AFSCME President Lee Saunders reacted to President Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign. Read More
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Trump’s ‘Project 2025’ would take away many of our hard-won rights and freedoms
Visit our new website to learn about Donald Trump’s plans to harm public service workers in a second term. Read More
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Anne Arundel County public library workers file union petition for official recognition
Workers at a third Maryland library system unionize through AFSCME. Read More
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Thousands of additional Nevada state employees file for AFSCME union election
Thousands more Nevada state employees are seeking an AFSCME union election. Read More
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New contract for Miami solid waste workers highlights the union difference
A new contract for solid waste workers in Miami underscores the union difference. Read More
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Louisiana AFSCME members defeat anti-worker bills by standing together
Solidarity wins the day as Louisiana members unite to defeat anti-worker bills. Read More
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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide
We applaud pro-worker members of Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act. Read More
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Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections
We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More
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Workers say Philadelphia Museum of Art is shortchanging longtime employees
The Philadelphia Museum of Art needs to provide longevity pay to veteran workers. Read More
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AFSCME members win historic agreement after long fight with California city
Historic contract is the result of members’ persistence and solidarity. Read More
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Maine members welcome new pro-labor law
Good news for workers in Maine. A new law would allow those who work for state government, the judicial branch and in higher education to form unions. And their employers must recognize the union if a majority of employees choose to form one. Read More
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Standing strong, fighting for worker freedoms in Louisiana
AFSCME members are fighting seven anti-worker bills filed in the Louisiana legislature. Read More
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Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was in support of striking AFSCME sanitation workers 56 years ago. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders celebrates the leadership and legacy of retiring UNITE HERE President D. Taylor
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released this statement following the announcement by D. Taylor that he is stepping down as president of UNITE HERE: “D. Taylor is one of the proudest, toughest, most accomplished trade unionists I’ve ever had the privilege to know. “D’s visionary leadership has built UNITE HERE into a… 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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On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities
Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
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AFSCME supports Biden’s vision for America and will help him execute it
AFSCME endorses President Joe Biden’s vision for America’s future. Read More
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AFSCME members’ strong, united opposition derails anti-union bill in Utah
Multiunion solidarity defeated an anti-worker bill in Utah this year. Read More
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AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules
Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
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