AFSCME Virginia

Arlington County members are celebrating after the Arlington County Board voted unanimously to approve a collective bargaining ordinance expanding county employees' rights.

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Anti-worker bills killed by Virginia state Senate, thanks to AFSCME Virginia members

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AFSCME District Council 20 Executive Director's Statement on the Repeal of COVID 19 Safety Standards

These remarks were delivered on February 16, 2022, before the Health and Safety Codes Committee that

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Virginia library workers push back on Sunday reopening, demand chance to provide input

When Arlington Public Libraries (APL) management decided to resume Sunday hours at some branches, members of AFSCME Virginia swung into action.

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Much at stake for working families as Virginia elections approach

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Protect Local Public Employees Rights - Vote No on HB 883

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of public service workers and our dedication to the jobs that protect our community and fuel our economy.

The freedom to collective bargaining enables public service workers to fight for better services for the communities we serve. HB 883 would take us backward by repealing a 2020 law that empowers localities to give public service workers the freedom to join a union and bargain collectively for a contract.

Urge your Delegate to stand with public service workers, and vote NO on any bill that will repeal or weaken employees' rights to collectively bargain and the freedom to join a union. NO on HB 883, 336, 337, 341, and 720.

Arlington County Anti-Racism Survey

Click here to take the AFSCME Arlington County Anti Racism Survey

Recently, an AFSCME member witnessed a manager making a racist comment in front of fellow employees. This kind of misconduct won't be tolerated, especially by a manager. Joining together with coworkers and AFSCME District Council 20, we spoke out and are demanding the manager be held accountable. We want to make Arlington County a great place to work and this happens when all of us get involved with our union and call out injustice when we see it. (See the full letter below)

Click here to take the Arlington County Anti Racism Workplace Survey.

We understand that racist incidents may be occurring across Arlington County worksites and this was not an isolated incident. Please take a moment to fill out our AFSCME Workplace Racism Survey here.

National AFSCME News

New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health
Two new public-safety laws – that have strong AFSCME support – will keep our communities safer and benefit first responders and their families. — Aug 18
Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families
President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes many AFSCME priorities and represents a historic achievement for working families. — Aug 16
With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House
All eyes are now on the White House, where the president will sign the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days. — Aug 15
Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes
AFSCME supports the Billionaire Minimum Tax Act, which would level the playing field when it comes to the rich paying their fair share of taxes. — Aug 8
Southern California health care workers form a union through AFSCME
More than 400 Southern California health care workers are gaining a voice on the job through UNAC/UHCP, an AFSCME affiliate. — Aug 5