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AFSCME members from across the country rally to demand fair contract for Shedd Aquarium workers
Shedd Aquarium Workers won their union two years ago, but are still fighting for a first contract with fair pay CHICAGO – Today, thousands of AFSCME members from across the country rallied outside the Shedd Aquarium to demand that management stop acting fishy and bargain a fair contract with fair pay. More than two years ago,… Read More
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AFSCME’s Lee Saunders delivers final keynote address as president
At the union’s 47th international convention in Chicago, Saunders marks the end of his historic tenure with call to action for AFSCME members to organize for better workplace protections and to get out the vote and elect pro-worker candidates who will strengthen public services and lower prices for working families CHICAGO – On Monday, August 17, AFSCME… Read More
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‘Built for This Moment’: Public service workers gather in Chicago for AFSCME’s 47th International Convention to honor 90-year history and elect new leadership
CHICAGO – On Monday, Aug.17, thousands of AFSCME members from across the country will gather in Chicago for the start of the union’s 47th International Convention, which will run through Friday, Aug. 21. As the union celebrates its 90th anniversary, delegates will reflect on how they’ve successfully mobilized to improve the lives of workers and… Read More
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‘We are professionals’: Coalition of Public Service and Health Care Unions Sue to Block New Department of Education Student Loan Rule That Will Hurt Patient Care and Worsen Staffing Crises
WASHINGTON – A coalition of unions representing hundreds of thousands of public service and health care workers filed a lawsuit this week challenging the Department of Education’s new RISE rule. The rule follows a law that sets draconian new limits on the amount of federal student loans for graduate education in some of our nation’s… Read More
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Illinois State workers win a new contract, end 4-week strike
Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. Read More
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Thank the nation’s nurses as they do more with less to keep health care running
During National Nurses Week, take a moment to thank the nurses who are on the job around the clock, caring for patients and comforting their families. Read More
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Cleveland primary care providers are forming a union with AFSCME
Forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8 would help them better serve their patients, say primary care providers employed by Cleveland’s MetroHealth network. 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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Judge blocks administration’s efforts to bust federal employee unions
A federal judge says no to the administration’s attempt to bust federal unions. Read More
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We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week
The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
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Nurse: Budget cuts would leave veterans out in the cold
Veterans will suffer under extreme budget cuts, says a Michigan nurse and AFSCME member. Read More
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Public services threatened as architect of Project 2025 confirmed to key post
With Russell Vought’s OMB confirmation, public services are on the chopping block. Read More
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Union lawsuit takes aim at ‘fork directive’ targeting federal workers
New AFSCME lawsuit targets the unlawful “fork directive.” Read More
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AFSCME fights back against attempt to freeze funding for vital programs
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AFSCME and AFGE file lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to politicize the civil service
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AFSCME’s Saunders: VP pick Tim Walz ‘personifies what public service is all about’
AFSCME praises Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate. Read More
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President Saunders: Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris are ‘foolish, ignorant and divisive’
AFSCME president slams Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris. Read More
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AFSCME Retirees protest Project 2025’s call to destroy Medicare
Project 2025 would wreck Medicare. AFSCME retirees are not going to stand for it. Read More
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AFSCME supports Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court
We support of President Joe Biden’s plan to reform the Supreme Court. Read More
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Trump’s Project 2025 would tear down our country’s health care system
Learn how Trump’s Project 2025 will wreck our health care system. 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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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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Saunders: ‘Political violence has no place in our nation’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after a shooting occurred at a Trump Rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: “Political violence has no place in our nation. We resoundingly condemn this act. Our thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump, the victims of this shooting and their families.” Read More
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AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson
AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson. 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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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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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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AFSCME president, Council 8 member praise Biden investment in Canton, Ohio, water plant
AFSCME President Lee Saunders and an Ohio member praise President Joe Biden’s investment in Canton water plant. Read More
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