Public Works
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The jack-of-all-trades of Miles City, Montana
Our latest Never Quit winner, Jase Kinsey from Miles City, Montana, is a jack-of-all trades. Read More
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The lessons of Memphis apply to our fight for worker protections
The 1968 battle for civil rights and today’s fight for worker safety share similarities. Read More
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San Diego grounds maintenance worker enjoys building a winning team
Rodney Major, a grounds maintenance worker for the City of San Diego, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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As fires devastate Los Angeles, AFSCME members continue to serve
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Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, GPO-WEP ‘gone for good’
Yesterday brought a huge victory for public service workers, as Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act. Read More
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Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her
Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers fight back against mistreatment and stalling
In New Orleans, AFSCME city workers stand up against abuse by management. Read More
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For Never Quit winner, patching a pothole is a labor of love
Kenton Perry, a crew chief for pothole patching in Oklahoma City and a member of AFSCME Local 2406, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Golden Gate Bridge painters are winners of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Joe De Gier and Javier Chavez, who work at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and are members of AFSCME Council 57, received our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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New York City lifeguard is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award
Rosa Peña, a New York City lifeguard and member of AFSCME District Council 37, is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Cincinnati 311 operator is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award
Shaundale Green Jr., a 311 operator for the City of Cincinnati and member of AFSCME Ohio Council 8, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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More Colorado workers form union through AFSCME
Workers in two Arapahoe County departments are forming a union through AFSCME Colorado. 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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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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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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AFSCME retiree: Project 2025 and Trump will wreak havoc on retirement security
An AFSCME retiree warns about the impact of a second Trump term on senior citizens. Read More
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Dozens of new and veteran MSEA members take up the mantle of union steward
Michigan members are implementing AFSCME Strong in a big way. Read More
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AFSCME supports new Biden administration heat standard for workers
AFSCME supports a new heat standard proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor that aims to protect workers exposed to extreme heat.070324- Read More
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AFSCME member testifies about the devastating impact of Social Security cuts
Social Security benefit cuts spurred by two outdated legal provisions are unfairly hurting some AFSCME members. 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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Thanks to AFSCME Maryland members, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions
New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. 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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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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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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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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