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Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’

If we don’t find a fix for our broken child care system, we are imperiling not only this critical workforce, but also all the working families who depend on affordable, quality child care to make their own jobs possible.

The first but not the last

To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride pays tribute to the record number of women nominated for Cabinet positions in the Biden-Harris administration.

Press Releases

Saunders praises historic contract ratification covering 20,000 Nevada state employees

The contract includes wage increases and provides for a host of workplace improvements that will help streamline the efficient delivery of public services.

AFSCME celebrates passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

No one should have to choose between their financial security, their own safety and the life of their children.

Saunders: Groundbreaking American Families Plan demonstrates bold Biden pro-worker agenda

President Biden is reaffirming his commitment to a sweeping, transformational agenda that empowers working people, creates good union jobs and gives everyone a chance to succeed.

On Workers Memorial Day, AFSCME President Saunders urges renewed commitment to fight for worker safety

On this day of remembrance, as we grieve those lost to the coronavirus and other workplace dangers, we must recommit ourselves to the fight for worker safety.

AFSCME applauds executive order on worker organizing and empowerment

We commend President Biden for launching this task force to make it easier for workers to organize and join a union.

AFSCME praises House vote to admit District of Columbia as 51st state

It is long past due for the residents of the District of Columbia to have the same rights and freedoms as every other American living in the 50 states.

Saunders: Gupta will bring experience, passion for justice to role as Associate Attorney General

Vanita Gupta is a leader with integrity and a consensus-builder who will operate with transparency and accountability in enforcing the law.

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