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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

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Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers rais

National AFSCME News

AFSCME member joins Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour and pushes for paid family leave
Latonta Godboldt, an AFSCME member and child care provider in Philadelphia, joined the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour this week. — Aug 29
Labor Day 2024: Union momentum continues to surge
In a Labor Day column, AFSCME’s president highlights a new poll that shows 70% union approval rating. — Aug 29
Thousands more Nevada state employees win union election
Thousands more Nevada state employees now have a union. They are building power through AFSCME Local 4041. — Aug 28
Oregon mental health specialist is surprised with the Never Quit Service Award at convention
Amy Simpson, a mental health specialist in Oregon and member of AFSCME Council 75, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Aug 28
AFL-CIO report: S&P 500 company CEOs made 268 times what their workers made last year
A new AFL-CIO report shows CEOs made about 268 times what workers made last year. — Aug 27