June 13, 2025 ‘Save Public Services’ week of action brings out the fight in the Green Machine Across the country, AFSCME members turned out in full force this week to protect public services. Read More
June 13, 2025 Nearly 900 elected officials oppose public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts Nearly 900 state and local elected officials pen letter to Senate, warning of harmful cuts. Read More
June 12, 2025 People shouldn’t be made to suffer so billionaires can buy more yachts, AFSCME member says A Wisconsin member joined a “teach-in” to urge the Senate to reject the big, terrible budget bill. Read More
June 11, 2025 Field Museum workers win hard-earned contract It took hard work, but workers at Chicago’s Field Museum finally won a fair contract. Read More
June 10, 2025 Educators to Congress: No cuts to Medicaid Two AFSCME special ed professionals urge the Senate to reject the cruel budget bill. Read More
June 09, 2025 America’s mental health crisis would worsen if the budget bill becomes law Cutting Medicaid will hurt behavioral health programs, just to pay for billionaire tax cuts. Read More
June 09, 2025 Release our union brother. Now. We demand the immediate release of David Huerta. Read More
June 09, 2025 For a veteran Hollywood cameraman, a second career serving his city A veteran Hollywood cameraman brings his talents to city he loves. Read More
June 06, 2025 School of the Art Institute of Chicago faculty win big in first contract Another win for cultural workers in Chicago, this time it’s a fair contract. Read More
June 03, 2025 More White House gaslighting about Project 2025. We won’t be fooled. Trump’s point man on Project 2025 is trying to gaslight you. Don’t believe the lies. Read More
June 02, 2025 The budget bill will blow a big hole in Medicare Seniors beware! Medicare may suffer if the House budget bill becomes law. Read More
June 02, 2025 When you want a strong voice on the job, who you gonna call? CSEA/AFSCME 1000. Library workers in Haverstraw, New York, choose CSEA to build power. Read More
May 29, 2025 Fear and worry in New Mexico over cuts to food assistance AFSCME members in New Mexico discussed their concerns with cuts to food assistance with Sen. Ben Ray Luján. Read More
May 29, 2025 OAPSE members fight hunger in Akron Public Schools OAPSE members in Akron, Ohio, handed out free meals to school kids this week. Read More
May 28, 2025 We love to sea it: Independence Seaport Museum workers say yes to a union Sea it to believe it. A new union sets sail in Philadelphia. Read More
May 27, 2025 Uncle Sam may garnish your Social Security if you have unpaid student debt If you are a retiree with unpaid student loans, the government may garnish your Social Security check. Read More
May 23, 2025 Zabdiel Martinez: I help families get food support, and Congress’ budget will hurt them. The fight against a cruel budget bill moves to the Senate. Read More
May 22, 2025 Increasing hunger in America to give billionaires tax cuts A bill approved by the House of Representatives today is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under threat like never before. Read More
May 22, 2025 In a win for billionaires, the House passed a budget that hurts working families Billionaires win with House-passed budget. Read More
May 22, 2025 Support grows in Congress to undo union-busting executive order A bill that would protect the collective bargaining rights of federal workers is gaining bipartisan support in Congress. Read More
May 21, 2025 The union difference is clear in this new contract New contract for some Florida members comes with pay raises and job protections. Read More
May 19, 2025 AFSCME members trek to Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts AFSCME members Stephanie Teachman, of New York, and Jeanne Weaver, of Pennsylvania, visited Capitol Hill to speak against Medicaid cuts. Read More
May 19, 2025 We honor EMS professionals and recommit to protecting public health During EMS Week, we recommit to fighting the new administration and extremists in Congress who are trying to undermine public health. Read More
May 16, 2025 We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
May 15, 2025 Fighting to save public health in the Texas capital AFSCME members in Texas are fighting to protect public health from harmful cuts Congress wants to make. Read More
May 12, 2025 AFSCME members won’t stand by as Congress cuts Medicaid and food assistance As Congress takes steps to cut Medicaid and other life-saving programs, AFSCME members are fighting back. Read More
May 13, 2025 Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services Mayors sound the alarm: cuts to Medicaid will lead to unsafe communities. Read More
May 13, 2025 AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy. Read More
May 12, 2025 WTC health program firings devastate care for 9/11 first responders The administration’s misguided cuts are jeopardizing health care for 9/11 responders and survivors. Read More
May 12, 2025 Judge blocks White House’s illegal reorganization of the federal government A federal judge has put a temporary stop to this administration’s unlawful overhaul of federal government. Read More