April 08, 2024 Robust wage increases coming for Los Angeles city workers New union contracts come with robust raises for LA City workers. Read More
April 05, 2024 Standing strong, fighting for worker freedoms in Louisiana AFSCME members are fighting seven anti-worker bills filed in the Louisiana legislature. Read More
March 18, 2024 New Maryland state worker contract offers much-needed pay increases A new Maryland state worker contract has raises for thousands. Read More
March 15, 2024 On a visit to Capitol Hill, AFSCME members from Hawaii push our union’s priorities Hawaii members traveled to Washington for a study trip and visit their members of Congress to discuss concerns. Read More
March 13, 2024 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
March 07, 2024 Workers strike after Minnesota city rescinds contract offer at the last minute Workers for a Minnesota city say they had no choice but to strike. Read More
March 04, 2024 Austin city employees take action to save work-from-home schedules Workers for Texas’ capital city protected telework privileges for thousands of positions. Read More
February 20, 2024 AFSCME members block state of Nevada from unilaterally changing their work schedules Members of Local 4041 in Nevada celebrate a grievance win. Read More
January 22, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ends Alaska governor’s political attacks against AFSCME members By refusing to take up an appeal by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to public service workers in the state. Read More
January 09, 2024 Bonus payments help Puerto Rico affiliate post strong membership gains Strong organizing and bonus payments boost Puerto Rico affiliate’s membership. Read More
January 08, 2024 As a government shutdown looms, AFSCME members voice alarm and frustration AFSCME public service workers demand that Congress avoid shutting down the government. Read More
January 05, 2024 NAPE members win bid, for now, to stop governor’s unilateral return to office order AFSCME members in Nebraska want their governor to negotiate with them before ending telework for state workers. Read More
December 07, 2023 Public worker lawsuit seeks to overturn Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law Wisconsin public service workers are suing to overturn a 2011 state anti-collective bargaining law. Read More
November 09, 2023 Strike in Oregon forces employer to offer fair contract A five-day strike forced Yamhill County, Oregon, to finally offer a fair contract to AFSCME-represented workers. Read More
October 03, 2023 New Orleans city workers work on first contract after union rights finally protected by law With their union rights protected by an ordinance, New Orleans city workers are writing their first contract. Read More
October 02, 2023 Through union activism and political power, Nevada AFSCME members net historic gains Nevada state employees who are members of AFSCME Local 4041 are celebrating historic gains achieved through collective bargaining and political power. Read More
September 29, 2023 A full-court press by San Antonio city employees leads to pay raises and expanded benefits In the budget that San Antonio, Texas, elected officials approved this month, members of AFSCME Local 2021 won major improvements in pay, benefits and more. Read More
September 27, 2023 An L.A. native’s calling: helping others find their path to service Melissa York, our latest Never Quit winner, thrives on creating service opportunities for L.A.’s Jewish community. Read More
September 27, 2023 Oregon state workers ratify contract granting robust wage hikes Oregon state workers ratified a new contract that includes significant wage increases while maintaining current contract benefits. Read More
September 15, 2023 On verge of a strike, San Jose city workers win a robust contract – and a stronger union Months of negotiations and an overwhelming strike vote yield a strong contract for city of San Jose workers. Read More
August 02, 2023 Illinois state workers ratify robust new contract More than 30,000 Illinois state workers have ratified a robust new contract. Read More
July 31, 2023 Never Quit winner helps co-workers have tough conversations on race Sona Shah, equity and inclusion program manager for the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department and a member of AFSCME Local 1624, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 13, 2023 AFSCME members fight unilateral change in return to work policy in Austin, Texas Management at the city of Austin, Texas, is trying to push through a unilateral telework policy change, but AFSCME members are having none of it. Read More
June 12, 2023 He beat the best surfers in the world, but he’s still a lifeguard at heart Luke Shepardson is a world champion surfer and a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Read More
June 07, 2023 Alaska Supreme Court sides with ASEA, orders state to pay nearly $450,000 in damages The Alaska Supreme Court handed AFSCME members a huge win in their bid to stop Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s anti-union plan. Read More
May 17, 2023 Workers can find solutions to staffing crisis through their union, says Florida state worker Sheron Mickens, a state employee in Florida and member of AFSCME Local 3076 (Council 79), says a staffing crisis is making her job more challenging. Read More
May 16, 2023 San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members In San Diego, city workers will finally get fair pay thanks to the new contract.San Diego city workers receive historic raises thanks to AFSCME Local 127 members Read More
April 14, 2023 New Nevada contract offers biggest salary increase in decades AFSCME members who work for Nevada state government would receive the highest pay raises in 40 years under a contract they ratified this month. Read More
April 13, 2023 911 dispatchers keep saving lives, despite staffing shortages The nation’s 911 dispatchers save lives despite grappling with staff shortages. We honor their contributions during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
April 11, 2023 ‘I AM Story’ podcast: Episode 2 is now available The second episode of the “I AM Story” podcast is now live and available for download. Read More