AFSCME Blog Feed

UNAC/UHCP grows by 1,350 members – an organizing success in the age of COVID-19
UNAC/UHCP welcomes 1,350 Northern California health care professionals after waging a successful organizing campaign despite the COVID-19 pandemic. — Aug 4
Grassroots calls intensify for state, local aid from the U.S. Senate
AFSCME members all across the country are pushing for state and local aid from Congress in what has become a true grassroots movement. — Aug 3
Connecticut governor issues executive order to protect front-line workers
After Council 4 members speak up, Connecticut governor issues an executive order making front-line workers with COVID-19 eligible for worker’s comp coverage. — Jul 30
Care workers are having a moment. It’s about time.
After years of being ignored, care workers are finally getting the respect and support they need. It’s high time. — Jul 29
Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid
In new polls, voters in seven states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid. And the support cuts across partisan lines. — Jul 29