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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AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts

“This is going to be a game-changer for my household and millions of other retirees like me,” AFSCME Illinois Retiree

National AFSCME News

Art Institute school and museum staff win first contract
Members of the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United (AICWU/AFSCME) have won a first contract that includes wage increases and addresses critical workplace issues. — Sep 26
AFSCME congratulates Hollywood writers on reaching tentative agreement
After a nearly five-month strike, members of the Writers Guild of America have reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. — Sep 26
AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts
The Biden administration released the names of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. — Sep 25
AFSCME Oklahoma City members connect laid off Teamsters with 80 job offers
See how AFSCME members in Oklahoma City flexed their union solidarity muscles. — Sep 22
A Never Quit winner realizes his dream of honoring Native Americans
Never Quit winner Charles Smith, Jr. has fulfilled his dream of honoring Rhode Island Native American veterans. — Sep 21