Our Union
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Workers win transparency and accountability at Minnesota’s largest public hospital
AFSCME members in Minnesota won their fight to get rid of an unaccountable hospital board. Read More
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This activity will make labor history come alive for your kids
Make labor history come alive this back-to-school season. Read More
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In booming Austin, Never Quit winner Kathy Uhrig creates order out of chaos
Discover how our latest Never Quit winner, Kathy Uhrig, creates order out of chaos in busy Austin, Texas. Read More
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AFSCME’s half-century-old archives tell the story of our union
The Detroit building housing AFSCME’s archives turns 50 this year. Read More
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Walters Art Museum workers unanimously ratify first union contract
It’s a new day for workers at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Read More
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When a stranger needed help, this California nurse sprang into action
Zachary Pritchett, a California nurse and a member of UNAC/UHCP, is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Field Museum workers win hard-earned contract
It took hard work, but workers at Chicago’s Field Museum finally won a fair contract. Read More
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AFSCME GO: Three Ways to Take Action
Our Get Organized campaign — or AFSCME GO — is about protecting our jobs, our communities, and our rights. We need you in this fight. Here are three ways you can take action. Read More
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Curbing the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois
Learn how AFSCME Council 31 members are helping solve the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders says Jimmy Carter “embodied public service”
AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised former president Jimmy Carter for his service to our country, calling him “a man who embodied public service.” Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders on SEIU joining the AFL-CIO: Together, we will usher in a new era of union power
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after it was announced that the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will be joining the AFL-CIO: “AFSCME is proud to welcome our longtime ally and partner, SEIU, into the AFL-CIO. This is a momentous development for the labor movement and all working people – especially… Read More
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Alexandria, Va., administrative and technical workers vote to unionize with AFSCME
Administrative and technical workers for the City of Alexandria, Va., voted to unionize with AFSCME. Read More
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Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. Read More
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AFSCME apprenticeships give Oregon members skills for behavioral health jobs
Congrats to the newest cohort of career-ready behavioral health workers in Oregon, who graduated from the AFSCME’s apprenticeships. Read More
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Workers at another Illinois library organize with AFSCME
Staff at another Illinois cultural institution are building power through AFSCME. Read More
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Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment
ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues
After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers. Read More
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San Antonio city employees regain their political voice after decades
An AFSCME-backed ballot measure gives San Antonio city employees their voice back. Read More
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After months of negotiations, Washington state workers celebrate strong new contract
Washington state workers who are members of AFSCME Council 28 have ratified a new contract that includes strong wage increases and expanded leave. Read More
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Never Quit winner is Rhode Island public service worker who likes to empower others
Rhode Island member Stacy Smith is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
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Student loans for over 1 million public service workers forgiven under PSLF program
Biden-Harris administration forgives student loans for over 1 million public service workers Read More
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Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals
Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. Read More
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Bill Lucy: Rest in Power
From the Memphis sanitation strike to the struggle against South African apartheid, William “Bill” Lucy never stopped fighting for justice. Read More
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Registered nurses in Flint, Michigan, are fighting for a fair contract and are ready to strike
After more than eight months of negotiations, registered nurses at McLaren-Flint Hospital in Michigan are ready to strike. 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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Tim Walz from AFSCME Convention: ‘We know that when unions are strong, America is strong’
LOS ANGELES – Today, in his first solo campaign event as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a rousing speech at AFSCME’s 46thInternational Convention. AFSCME President Lee Saunders introduced the longtime labor champion to a crowd of more than 4,000 public service workers. “Tim is more than an ally,” said Saunders. “He… Read More
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AFSCME President Saunders delivers keynote address: We are growing. We are fearless. And we will win.
LOS ANGELES – On Monday, Aug. 12, AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address at the union’s 46th International Convention in Los Angeles. The leader of the 1.4-million-member union discussed major organizing successes and the negotiation of record-breaking contracts nationwide. “We are growing — through innovative campaigns like Cultural Workers United,” said Saunders. “We are growing… Read More
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President, secretary-treasurer of AFSCME reelected by acclamation
LOS ANGELES – The top two leaders of AFSCME, the nation’s leading public service union, were reelected Tuesday, Aug. 13, to four-year terms. Delegates reelected President Lee Saunders and Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride by acclamation on the second day of the 46th AFSCME International Convention being held here. “I am filled with gratitude that AFSCME members have placed their confidence in… Read More
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Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract
Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
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AFSCME corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility
Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. Read More
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