Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections
We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections.
During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face
We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week.
Honoring AFSCME nurses during National Nurses Week
AFSCME President Lee Saunders honored nurses during National Nurses Week.
Our Stories
Washington state probation counselor makes a difference in girls’ lives
Melanie Kaegi’s work is guided by a simple fact: It takes one caring adult to make a difference in a youth’s world
In Alaska, a nurse’s aide eases elders’ paths
Alaska’s Crystal Basnaw is a source of “limitless” kindness at the Fairbanks Pioneer Home.
AFSCME’s ‘I AM Story’ podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award
Vote for the I AM Story podcast to receive an NAACP Image Awards.
In Depth
Miembros hispanos de AFSCME comparten sus historias personales
Miembros hispanos de AFSCME cuentan sus historias personales de cómo han salido adelante gracias a la diferencia de su unión.
It’s their moment: How child care providers are finding their union voice
In states across the country, child care providers are organizing together to form strong unions and raising their voices like never before. And they are winning.
Cultural Workers United
Welcome to Cultural Workers United, our union’s campaign to ensure that workers at cultural institutions nationwide have a voice on the job.
Union Difference
Lovin’ union life of Valentine’s Day
Savor the sweetness of solidarity on Valentine’s Day.
Minnesota correctional officers ratify landmark contract that offers record wage increases
In Minnesota, 2,000 AFSCME corrections officers ratify landmark new contract.
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.
Featured Benefits
Thirteen AFSCME members among Union Plus Labor Day winners, including grand prize winner
Thirteen AFSCME members walked away from Labor Day’s ‘Unions Power America’ contest and sweepstakes winners.
The Million-Dollar Union Difference
Discover why it pays – upwards of $1 million – to belong to a union.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program wipes out Ohio member’s $40,000 debt
Ohio Council 8 member Aaron Crane got $40,000 in student loans wiped out thanks to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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