Our Union
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Oakland Museum of California workers announce plans to unionize
Some 90 workers at an Oakland, California, museum are unionizing. Read More
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Workers at Howard County Library System win union election
Workers at a Maryland public library system are now AFSCME members. Read More
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In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths
Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Read More
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NYC 911 operators secure victory on flexible work schedules
New York City’s 911 operators negotiate flexible schedules, pay raises through their union, AFSCME’s DC37. Read More
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Cultural workers find a voice on the job through AFSCME
Cultural workers are organizing more and more through AFSCME. Read More
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Never Quit Award winner teaches inmates to develop a green thumb
Amy Coonce is a horticulture instructor at the minimum-security Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois. Read More
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Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract
A contract at last for workers at a famed Massachusetts psychiatric hospital. Read More
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Salem Hospital doctors to form a union through Council 93
To improve patient care, doctors at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts are forming a union. Read More
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Workers at Denver Art Museum announce union campaign
Workers are forming a union at the Denver Art Museum. Read More
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Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains
Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
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With a ‘heart of wisdom,’ hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn advocates for her co-workers
With 27 years’ experience under her belt, psychiatric hospital housekeeper Greta Glenn helps new employees learn the ropes. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders commends bold step to protect nursing home staff and residents
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed rule on nursing home minimum staffing requirements: “Current conditions in nursing homes are notoriously harrowing – a threat to the safety of both residents and staff. Nursing home workers have been warning for years that dangerously… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Truly celebrating public service workers means staffing the front lines
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023: “Public service isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. Public service workers, from sanitation workers and child care providers to corrections officers and nurses, don’t do this work to get rich. They do it because they are… Read More
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AFSCME President Saunders: Honor America’s corrections officers by keeping them safe
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement for National Correctional Officers Week, May 7-13, 2023: “Every day, corrections officers across the country are hard at work protecting our communities. Even in the most challenging circumstances – like those they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic – they demonstrate what it means to serve with courage,… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: This National Nurses Week is a call to action to address severe staffing shortages
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is May 6-12, 2023: “Our health care system would be nothing without the nurses who care for us every single day. During times of crisis, they are our first line of defense, braving pandemics, responding to natural disasters or simply being a… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders on National Library Week: Now more than ever, library workers must have a seat at the table
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Library Week, which runs from April 23-29, 2023: “Whether they’re introducing us to our next favorite book or teaching new skills like how to code or start a business, library workers are the backbone of our communities. So much of the important work… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: 911 dispatchers deserve more than recognition for their service; they deserve action
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is happening April 9-15, 2023: “This week, we celebrate the essential workers who are the first to answer our call in times of crisis. When we dial 911, we count on the person on the other end of the phone to… Read More
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AFSCME cultural workers win big in March: Union momentum surges within nation’s museums, cultural institutions
Across the country, workers at major museums and cultural institutions are voting overwhelmingly to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). In March alone, workers won formal recognition of their unions at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Ill.; Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio;… Read More
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