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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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  • Never Quit winners are Rochester, N.Y., school employees who saved a student’s life

    Jushawn Rucker and David DiPasquale, members of AFSCME Local 2419 (New York Council 66), are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More

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  • AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente

    AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. Read More

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  • HGEA launches ad campaign to help stem staffing crisis

    HGEA has launched a new ad campaign to help stem Hawaii’s staffing crisis. Read More

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  • AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners

    Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners. Read More

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  • AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job

    Rest in power, Agent Davis Martinez 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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  • AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders visited AFSCME members at an Oregon university to inspire and celebrate with them. Read More

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  • Workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously ratify first contract

    About 200 workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously approve their first contract. Read More

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  • AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week

    AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More

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  • AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids

    For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More

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  • AFSCME’s Saunders: This week and always, we stand with nurses

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is happening May 6-12, 2024:   “The dedication, courage and skill nurses show every day is indescribable and awe-inspiring. In a high-stakes work environment with little margin for error, they not only bring medical expertise, but they also have the… Read More

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  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Honoring corrections officers means recognizing the challenges they face

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Correctional Officers Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024:   “During the early mornings, late nights and all hours in between, corrections officers and employees work to keep our communities safe. It is physically and mentally demanding work, and they deserve respect. But… Read More

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  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Supporting public service workers means respecting their voice on the job

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Service Recognition Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024   “Public service workers do many different jobs, but they all have one thing in common: They are passionate about helping others. Every one of these occupations – from health care and public… Read More

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  • Never Quit winner offers help with social services, but also a judgment-free zone

    In Polk County, Minnesota, people who request social services are often glad to meet Jason Omdahl. Read More

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  • Library worker describes why she loves her job and why she’s part of a union

    A Colorado library worker describes why she joined a union. Read More

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  • Robust wage increases coming for Los Angeles city workers

    New union contracts come with robust raises for LA City workers. 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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  • Public Safety Spotlight: Despite the danger, a Maryland corrections officer knows her work is changing lives

    Maryland Corrections Officer Ofonime Akpabio perseveres despite danger. Read More

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  • A home care worker fights for her client — and her profession

    Learn how home care workers like Sabrina Bishop fight for their clients and their profession. Read More

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  • Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit awards for rescuing tornado victims

    AFSCME Florida members Heath Schmidt and Paul Tucker, who are both critical care paramedics, are the latest winners of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More

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  • Oakland Museum of California recognizes union workers formed through AFSCME

    The Oakland Museum of California has recognized its workers’ union. Read More

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  • New Maryland state worker contract offers much-needed pay increases

    A new Maryland state worker contract has raises for thousands. Read More

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  • Jefferson County Public Library workers are first to form union under Colorado’s collective bargaining law

    Welcome to the 350 workers at Jefferson County Public Library in Colorado. 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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  • Success! Workers at the Denver Art Museum elect their union

    Denver Art Museum workers vote for their union despite management resistance. Read More

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  • Helping some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable, Never Quit winner embodies can-do spirit

    Mary Akimo-Lu’uwai, who works for the Hawaii Department of Health, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More

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  • Union momentum on the rise, with 2023 recording most strikes in 20 years

    Union momentum in our country remains strong, with 2023 seeing the highest number of major work stoppages in the last two decades. Read More

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  • Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives

    Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world Read More

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