AFSCME Virginia

Two years after overturning a 44-year-old Commonwealth law banning public sector collective bargaining, workers in Virginia are organizing in droves. Congratulations to labor and trades workers in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria for recently winning your union elections!

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AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

The last two years have been full of challenges.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Counc

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AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness

AFSCME is committed to helping you get the student debt relief you deserve.

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9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month

National AFSCME News

It took a 7-year legal battle, but AFSCME member in Texas finally gets justice
An AFSCME member in Texas fought for seven years and finally got justice for retaliation by her employer. — Mar 24
AFSCME Rhode Island welcomes 35 corrections employees
Thirty-five workers at a maximum-security Rhode Island prison now call themselves AFSCME members. — Mar 23
HGEA member says elected office is a natural place for union members
Find out why this former HGEA member believes union members are well suited for political office. — Mar 22
9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month
Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement, joined AFSCME in a virtual celebration of Women’s History Month. — Mar 21
From Union Scholar to AFSCME staff: My journey in the labor movement
An AFSCME staffer recalls her experience as a Union Scholar and urges college students of color to apply. — Mar 20