Recent News

AFSCME activism brings repeal of GPO-WEP closer than ever

Dec 11

Union members and lawmakers rallied under the rain on Capitol Hill urging the Senate to repeal the GPO-WEP provisions.

Maryland state workers demand more staffing, upgrades in state agencies

Dec 9

Maryland members are calling attention to problems with staffing and facilities at state agencies where they work.

Never Quit winner is passionate about protecting Puerto Rico’s environment

Dec 6

ngel Dieppa, an oceanographer in Puerto Rico who is a member of AFSCME Council 95, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

In Iowa, a county supervisor pays price for union busting

Dec 6

Iowa union busters take note: Don’t mess with AFSCME Council 61.

Wisconsin ruling against Act 10 is a step in the right direction

Dec 3

A Wisconsin judge ruled against Act 10, opening the door to a restoration of collective bargaining rights for all public service workers in the state.

Workers at Ohio cinema house are latest to form a union through AFSCME

Nov 26

Congratulations to the employees of Gateway Film Center for forming a union through AFSCME Ohio Council 8.

Union 411 shines a light on AFSCME Strong stewards

Nov 25

S-T McBride spotlights steward activism in the latest Union 411 video.

United Domestic Workers launches groundbreaking family child care apprenticeship program

Nov 22

UDW announces a new apprenticeship program.

Baltimore school bus attendant is inspired by the students who trust her

Nov 22

Melea Anderson, a Baltimore County school bus attendant and member of AFSCME Council 3, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.

Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues

Nov 21

After five months, Pennsylvania finally pays Philadelphia-area child care providers.