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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
The members of AFSCME Local 2021 have dedicated their careers to keeping San Antonio thriving. But facing an affordability crisis, many were being priced out of the city they served. Learn how they mobilized to for better wages and more recognition. www.afscme.org/blog/from-or...
From organizing to outcomes: San Antonio local builds power to strengthen their city
Members of AFSCME Local 2021 in San Antonio won important gains as the cost of living rises.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The members of AFSCME Local 2021 have dedicated their careers to keeping San Antonio thriving. But facing an affordability crisis, many were being priced out of the city they served. Learn how they mobilized to for better wages and more recognition. www.afscme.org/blog/from-or...
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It’s time to close the gender pay gap once and for all.
A union contract is how we start to balance the scales and make sure women — and all workers — get the equal pay, dignity and respect they deserve.
A union contract is how we start to balance the scales and make sure women — and all workers — get the equal pay, dignity and respect they deserve.
The pay gap hasn’t grown like this since the ’60s. One group is holding the line: women in unions. Take a deeper look: www.afscme.org/blog/unions-...
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It’s time to close the gender pay gap once and for all.
A union contract is how we start to balance the scales and make sure women — and all workers — get the equal pay, dignity and respect they deserve.
A union contract is how we start to balance the scales and make sure women — and all workers — get the equal pay, dignity and respect they deserve.
The pay gap hasn’t grown like this since the ’60s. One group is holding the line: women in unions. Take a deeper look: www.afscme.org/blog/unions-...
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The pay gap hasn’t grown like this since the ’60s. One group is holding the line: women in unions. Take a deeper look: www.afscme.org/blog/unions-...
A bipartisan bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for thousands of federal workers is now headed for a vote. Call your rep now and ask them to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A bipartisan bill aimed at restoring collective bargaining rights for thousands of federal workers is now headed for a vote. Call your rep now and ask them to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act: act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
When the workers who keep students fed, clean campuses, and care for patients can’t afford rent— it’s a problem.
We stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings on strike for a fair contract, better wages, and affordable health care.
We stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings on strike for a fair contract, better wages, and affordable health care.
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When the workers who keep students fed, clean campuses, and care for patients can’t afford rent— it’s a problem.
We stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings on strike for a fair contract, better wages, and affordable health care.
We stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings on strike for a fair contract, better wages, and affordable health care.
Being in a union gives you the freedom to be unapologetically yourself. That’s the power of solidarity. That’s the union difference.
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Being in a union gives you the freedom to be unapologetically yourself. That’s the power of solidarity. That’s the union difference.
AFSCME members who work at Voice of America won big last week when a federal judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. AFSCME President Lee Saunders called it “a major victory.” www.afscme.org/blog/in-majo...
In ‘major victory,’ judge protects collective bargaining rights of VOA workers
Voice of America (VOA) workers, many of the AFSCME members, won big in federal court when a judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
AFSCME members who work at Voice of America won big last week when a federal judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. AFSCME President Lee Saunders called it “a major victory.” www.afscme.org/blog/in-majo...
Thousands of University of California workers across UC campuses and health centers are on strike this week after the university has ignored the cost of living and affordability crises facing its most economically vulnerable workers.
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thousands of University of California workers across UC campuses and health centers are on strike this week after the university has ignored the cost of living and affordability crises facing its most economically vulnerable workers.
BIG WIN FOR WORKERS: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction today blocking the White House from stripping Voice of America workers of their freedom to collectively bargain.
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
AFSCME and AFGE Win Major Victory Against Trump Administration’s Efforts to Silence Voice of America Workers
A judge issued a preliminary injunction from the bench today blocking the Trump administration from stripping Voice of America workers of their freedom to collectively bargain
www.afscme.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
BIG WIN FOR WORKERS: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction today blocking the White House from stripping Voice of America workers of their freedom to collectively bargain.
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
“We applaud the court for granting our stay & blocking the administration’s attempts to prevent AFSCME members who are legally present & authorized to work in the U.S. from providing the vital public services our communities rely on.”
-AFSCME Pres. Saunders
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-AFSCME Pres. Saunders
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Court Halts Trump Rule Targeting the Livelihood of Immigrants Pending Appeal
“Many public service workers who provide essential services like keeping our streets clean and driving our children to school require commercial drivers’ licenses,
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“We applaud the court for granting our stay & blocking the administration’s attempts to prevent AFSCME members who are legally present & authorized to work in the U.S. from providing the vital public services our communities rely on.”
-AFSCME Pres. Saunders
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
-AFSCME Pres. Saunders
www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Federal public health cuts are hurting Columbus, Ohio, but AFSCME members are fighting back. www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...
AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Federal public health cuts are hurting Columbus, Ohio, but AFSCME members are fighting back. www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...
Sign up for AFSCME emails and get the latest updates, resources, and opportunities to make a difference for working families. www.afscme.org/difference/h...
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Sign up for AFSCME emails and get the latest updates, resources, and opportunities to make a difference for working families. www.afscme.org/difference/h...
Everyone deserves care. Everyone deserves to feel appreciated at work. Unions help make that possible.
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Everyone deserves care. Everyone deserves to feel appreciated at work. Unions help make that possible.
Workers at the Detroit Institute of Arts are seeking voluntary recognition for the union they’re forming through AFSCME Michigan 925. www.afscme.org/blog/detroit...
Detroit Institute of Arts workers stand together to form a union
Employees at the Detroit Institute of Arts are forming a union through AFSCME.
www.afscme.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Workers at the Detroit Institute of Arts are seeking voluntary recognition for the union they’re forming through AFSCME Michigan 925. www.afscme.org/blog/detroit...
This Veterans Day, we salute all who’ve served and the veterans in the AFSCME family who continue to make our communities stronger every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This Veterans Day, we salute all who’ve served and the veterans in the AFSCME family who continue to make our communities stronger every day.
Congratulations to Daniel Ellis, a member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123 who is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Ellis is a skilled laborer for the City of Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch. www.afscme.org/blog/he-gets...
He gets the job done, even if he has to get ‘dirty to the bone’
Daniel Ellis, a skilled laborer for Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch and member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
www.afscme.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations to Daniel Ellis, a member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123 who is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. Ellis is a skilled laborer for the City of Houston’s Wastewater Operations Branch. www.afscme.org/blog/he-gets...
When you're in a union, you can show up as your true self every single day. That’s the union difference.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When you're in a union, you can show up as your true self every single day. That’s the union difference.
President Saunders: "Congress must take action to extend the ACA tax credits and prevent a massive increase on working people’s insurance premiums.”
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
President Saunders: "Congress must take action to extend the ACA tax credits and prevent a massive increase on working people’s insurance premiums.”
Tune into the full episode here, and then join us in our fight.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tune into the full episode here, and then join us in our fight.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
Dial 1-888-981-9704 to reach your member of Congress. Tell them: Lower health care costs. Fund public services. Protect federal workers.
From working families unable to access SNAP to cuts to state and local budgets, the government shutdown affects everyone.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
From working families unable to access SNAP to cuts to state and local budgets, the government shutdown affects everyone.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
On Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, President Saunders made it clear: AFSCME will keep fighting for affordable health care and fully funded public services.
As if taking away affordable health care and food assistance for millions of people wasn’t bad enough, this administration is now behind an economy with the most job cuts in October since 2003.
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
As if taking away affordable health care and food assistance for millions of people wasn’t bad enough, this administration is now behind an economy with the most job cuts in October since 2003.
BREAKING: Together with AFGE & NAGE, we're suing the Trump administration for their ongoing inclusion of a “loyalty question” on federal civil service job listings — a move straight out of Project 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: Together with AFGE & NAGE, we're suing the Trump administration for their ongoing inclusion of a “loyalty question” on federal civil service job listings — a move straight out of Project 2025.
Cuts to SNAP benefits are cruel. And it’s AFSCME members like Stacy Smith (Local 2882), who work on the front lines as eligibility specialists, who are seeing the effects: "We had a client that came in & was afraid she'd have to go back to eating cat food."
SNAP recipients to get as much as two-thirds of promised benefits.
After saying it could only provide 50% of food stamp benefits this month, USDA now says it can go up to 65%. Recipients are already feeling the cuts.
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Cuts to SNAP benefits are cruel. And it’s AFSCME members like Stacy Smith (Local 2882), who work on the front lines as eligibility specialists, who are seeing the effects: "We had a client that came in & was afraid she'd have to go back to eating cat food."
Voters across the country opted for pro-worker candidates who are committed to lowering the cost of living, says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Voters across the country opted for pro-worker candidates who are committed to lowering the cost of living, says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. www.afscme.org/blog/afscmes...
If Vermont home care worker Heather Pfaff can’t afford her Affordable Care Act health care premiums, she fears she and her mother may become homeless. She urgently needs Congress to extend ACA premium tax credits now. www.afscme.org/blog/vermont...
Vermont home care provider is in ‘total panic’ over health care prices
Vermont member is panicking about losing health care due to the shutdown.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If Vermont home care worker Heather Pfaff can’t afford her Affordable Care Act health care premiums, she fears she and her mother may become homeless. She urgently needs Congress to extend ACA premium tax credits now. www.afscme.org/blog/vermont...