Public Works
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Who turned the Knicks championship into a celebration? AFSCME members, that’s who
AFSCME members made sure New York was ready to celebrate the Knicks’ historic championship. Read More
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Two AFSCME Colorado members saved a bystander’s life after shooting
Congratulations to the latest Never Quit winners, who saved a bystander’s life in Colorado. Read More
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Michigan members demand transparency after two MDOT workers are killed on the job
Michigan members demand an investigation into how two of their own were killed while working on a road project. Read More
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How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success
Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen. Read More
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Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract
Congratulations to Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review workers for winning their first AFSCME contract. Read More
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Budget gaps vs. grave risks: AFSCME Austin fights to protect public safety
The city of Austin, Texas, is pushing a plan to consolidate almost 1,000 information technology (IT) workers into one centralized building. However, the rushed plan has left the public with many questions, along with raising a slew of public safety concerns. Members of AFSCME Local 1624 who keep Austin’s IT services running learned of the consolidation proposal last November and quickly organized the “Stop One Austin Technology Services”… Read More
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AFSCME Nevada state workers show congressman how they support the most vulnerable
AFSCME members who work for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services were recently paid a visit by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) at their worksite. Read More
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Alexandria, Va., professional employees unionize with AFSCME
In Alexandria, Va., professional workers unionized with AFSCME. Read More
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In a victory for AFSCME members, judge voids mass layoffs at VOA
A federal judge on Saturday sided with AFSCME members and canceled last year’s mass layoffs at Voice of America, a major victory for union workers and press freedom. Read More
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AFSCME members push to expand collective bargaining in Virginia
AFSCME members support state legislation in Virginia that would expand collective bargaining rights to all public service workers in the state. Read More
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This Wisconsin AFSCME member is running to make life better for working families
Ben Gruber, a conservation warden in Wisconsin who is member of AFSCME Local 1215 (Council 32) is running for state assembly. Read More
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Home care providers in Santa Barbara County, Calif., win strong new contract
Home care providers in Santa Barbara, Calif., who are members of United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) won a strong new contract. Read More
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Pittsburgh city workers win big with new three-year contract
Municipal workers for the city of Pittsburgh who are members of AFSCME Local 2719 won a powerful new contract. Read More
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AFSCME Public Service Spotlights: Celebrating the workers who keep our communities running
AFSCME’s Public Service Spotlight brings members’ contributions to TV screens across the country. Read More
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Workers at one Illinois university win ‘life-changing’ contract
This is how some AFSCME members in Illinois secured a “life-changing” contract. Read More
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In ‘major victory,’ judge protects collective bargaining rights of VOA workers
Voice of America (VOA) workers, many of the AFSCME members, won big in federal court when a judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. Read More
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He gets the job done, even if he has to get ‘dirty to the bone’
Daniel Ellis, a skilled laborer for Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch and member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Shutdown, federal layoffs take toll on Black women
Layoffs of federal workers is hitting Black women especially hard. Read More
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Federal workers win as judge further halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs
Federal workers won big this week as a federal judge further barred the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs based on the shutdown. Read More
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AFSCME wins in court to temporarily halt firings of federal workers during the government shutdown
A federal judge sided with AFSCME and AFGE yesterday, temporarily halting the illegal firings of federal workers during the government shutdown. Read More
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Thank you, New York Rep. Pat Ryan, for standing with working families
Public service workers in New York, including AFSCME members, met with U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan to thank him for opposing the big, ugly bill. Read More
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Speaking out against privatizing prison health care in Iowa
AFSCME members in Iowa rally to stop privatization of prison health care. Read More
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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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AmeriCorps grant funding is flowing again
AmeriCorps grants are being restored following AFSCME Local 2027’s expanded court battle. Read More
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On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives. Read More
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Rule change threatens AFSCME members who work in employment services
The independence of state employment services professionals is being threatened by a Labor Department rule change. Read More
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Western Michigan will hurt from cuts to public services that Rep. Huizenga supported
Western Michigan will be harmed by the cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other public services supported by Rep. Bill Huizenga. Read More
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Senate’s budget sells out working people to make billionaires richer
The Senate’s budget bill makes deeper cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and public services than the House version. Read More
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Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Public service workers deserve respect
Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them. Read More
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