Over the past year, more than 3.5 million people have been kicked off food assistance because of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Learn more about how the bill has impacted working families and how we can fight back: www.afscme.org/blog/rising-...

Congratulations to the AFSCME members who keep the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio, running. They secured their first contract earlier this month.

Members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped up to negotiate a strong new contract that includes pay raises and more vacation time. This will help their Pennsylvania county prison recruit and retain the staff they need to keep their community safe. www.afscme.org/blog/unsung-...

During Pride Month, the @aflcio.org highlights LGBTQ+ workers whose labor & civil rights intersect. John Henry Jr is a third-generation union member, serving as the president of AFSCME Local 2191.

Two AFSCME Colorado members won our union’s Never Quit Service Award for saving a bystander’s life after a shooting. Local officials also honored them for their quick actions. www.afscme.org/blog/two-afs...

One year later, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" is making the cost-of-living crisis worse. Billionaires are doing great, but the workers who fuel our economy are struggling to make ends meet. Take a closer look at OBBBA’s impact & how we can fight back: www.afscme.org/blog/rising-...

The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has been a disaster for working people. But what exactly are the true costs? Let’s check the receipts.

AFSCME was born 90 years ago with a bold idea: democracy works best when public service is strong. Nine decades later, that fight continues. Explore 90 years of AFSCME history and the workers who made it possible. afscme90th.org/

This Father’s Day, we honor the working dads who show up every day for their families, their workplaces and the people who depend on them. Today we celebrate their strength, dedication and commitment to building a stronger future for all working families.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience and leadership of black workers who’ve paved the way for freedom and equal opportunities for all. Let us honor them by recommitting ourselves to the fight for safe working conditions and fair pay for working people.

Health care costs are skyrocketing thanks to cuts by the Trump admin. Their solution? Put the burden on you to take out a loan — from your insurance company. Meanwhile, billionaires get richer. This can't happen. And this is why we organize.

@afscmemd.org members held a rally on Friday to protest layoffs at two Maryland universities and demand the raises they were promised.

"Everyday costs are rising faster than they have in years. Groceries, rent, gas — you name it. Taxpayer dollars should be used to fully fund public services, not give tax breaks to billionaires." www.ms.now/news/cost-of...

In just ONE year, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has taken food assistance away from 3.5 million working families—meanwhile, billionaires get more tax breaks. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/s...

For over 40 years, AFSCME retirees fought to repeal unfair laws, and they won! Today, AFSCME retirees continue to fight for retirement security and protect the benefits workers have rightfully earned.

For over 40 years, AFSCME retirees fought to repeal unfair laws, and they won! Today, AFSCME retirees continue to fight for retirement security and protect the benefits workers have rightfully earned.

Do you know who believes in the power of a union? Billionaires, clearly. That's why U.S. employers spend more than $1.5 BILLION A YEAR trying to stop workers from unionizing. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Showing dedication and determination, employees at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine fought back against management’s meager proposals and negotiated better pay and a new paid parental leave policy under the new contract.

Members of Denver Art Museum Workers United (AFSCME Colorado) ratified a new three-year contract, the first of its kind at a Colorado museum.

Members of MSEA/AFSCME want to find out if the state of Michigan took all necessary precautions to prevent a fatal crash that killed two members who were part of a road crew. www.afscme.org/blog/michiga...

It's better in a union! Congratulations to @lizshuler.bsky.social and Fred Redmond on their reelection as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the @aflcio.org!

This year marks the 90th anniversary of AFSCME. For nine decades, AFSCME members have fought, organized and won for public service workers. And our story is still being written. Learn more at www.afscme90th.org

When workers stand together, that solidarity lasts a lifetime. AFSCME Retirees are still in the battle — defending our union freedoms, retirement security and health care. Our commitment to workers doesn’t stop at retirement. That’s the union difference.

Employees at Atelier Fine Art Services ran a successful organizing campaign and won their union through voluntary recognition by management, another union victory for cultural workers in Philadelphia and @afscmedc47.bsky.social.

Do you have a tattoo that shows your union solidarity and commitment to public service? We want to see it! We've already gotten some amazing submissions. Share here:

Behind the so-called Big Beautiful Bill's cuts to health care are real people losing lifesaving care. Tomorrow, activists & union members are coming together for candlelight vigils to honor those we’ve lost because of health care cuts. Find a vigil near you: www.sevendaysinjune.org

Public service doesn’t end at retirement. Read about how AFSCME Retirees are defending union rights, tackling the affordability crisis, and delivering key victories nationwide. https://www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-retirees-paying-the-union-difference-forward

This Pride Month, the @aflcio.org is highlighting LGBTQ+ workers at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Eliana Holgate helped build AFSCME Local 6359, bargain their first contract, and fight for members as a steward, chair and vice president.

A new paid parental leave program for county workers in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, shows how the hard work of AFSCME Local 543 members pays off. They keep the local jail running and say the new policy will help alleviate chronic staffing shortages.

This week, AFSCME, labor unions & health care advocacy groups across the nation are demanding elected officials make health care a priority. Join us at a community event near you: sevendaysinjune.org #SevenDaysInJune

Welcome to AFSCME! Employees with the American Library Association have won their union and are getting ready to negotiate their first contract as the American Library Association Workers United.

They saved Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children once. Now AFSCME members in Massachusetts need your help to secure the future of this indispensable institution.

Everyone deserves to take pride in the work they do and the lives they lead. That’s why we support LGBTQ+ workers’ rights and advocate for a more equitable workplace. Happy Pride Month from AFSCME! 🏳️‍🌈

More than 3,500 state workers in Nevada will build power at work through AFSCME Local 4041. Administrative and clerical workers across the state won their union with 91% support for AFSCME.

Registered nurses, case managers and nontechnical workers at Michigan’s McLaren Port Huron Hospital are forming a union through AFSCME to secure a stronger voice on the job and improve care for their community.

New Jersey families are already struggling with rising costs. Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and child care have only make life harder for working people. AFSCME members in Flemington stood up today to hold Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. accountable for his part in the affordability crisis.

Got a union tattoo? Let’s see it. That ink isn’t just art, it’s a statement. It says you b elieve in solidarity, in having each other’s backs, in fighting for something better. Show us your union ink and let people know exactly what you stand for:https://storyprompt.com/reply/Go2BMvhaPBp5ZfX1Liz0

Big grievance victory for AFSCME Local 260 members. These Florida flight paramedics won back pay, highlighting the union difference. https://www.afscme.org/blog/flight-paramedics-land-a-big-grievance-victory

Next week in June, working people from across the country are coming together to demand that elected officials make health care a priority. Stand up for health care at a community event near you. sevendaysinjune.org

The workers at the Seattle Museum of Art are fighting for a voice on the job to improve their workplace. They’ve formed Seattle Art Museum Workers United, joining the wave of 50,000 cultural workers across the country who have formed unions through AFSCME. www.afscme.org/blog/workers...

On Memorial Day, we salute those who risked their lives to serve our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service.

D.C. workers are mad as hell that their mayor is proposing to cut their future raises in the midst of an affordability crisis. They held a rally last week to make their feelings known. https://www.afscme.org/blog/d-c-workers-tell-mayor-your-budget-betrays-us-and-our-communities-will-pay-the-price

Hundreds of local hospitals are at risk of cutting services or closing entirely because anti-worker lawmakers slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid. These health care cuts will harm communities, strip away good-paying jobs and cost lives. Join us: sevendaysinjune.org #SevenDaysInJune

Discover how Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh a success.

Workers at the Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review are getting long-overdue raises after negotiating their first AFSCME contract. Congratulations!

Learn how Daisy Powell, a cafeteria worker from Illinois and our union’s latest Never Quit Service Award winner, nourishes her students’ bodies and souls. https://www.afscme.org/blog/an-illinois-cafeteria-worker-nourishes-kids-bodies-and-hearts

National EMS Week comes at a time when the profession faces serious funding & staffing challenges. "We need good working ambulances, safety vests & safety gear in order to do our jobs properly.” –Jocelyn Paulson, a paramedic in Santa Clara County, CA:

In life’s most frightful moments, paramedics and EMTs answer the call without hesitation. During National EMS Week, we celebrate the AFSCME members who work tirelessly to provide life-saving care.

This week is National EMS Week. This week and every week, we celebrate the AFSCME members who work 24/7 to provide urgent and life-saving care. Thank you for all you do.

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