News

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

AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness

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

Progressive Voice: Collective Bargaining Could Give Arlington’s Public Workers a Greater Voice

Progressive Voice is a bi-weekly opinion column. The views expressed are solely the author’s. 

By Keith Willis

Arlington County residents can be proud of our world class public services and of living in a county that values government’s role in making our county a great place to live. In July the Arlington County Board will have the opportunity to make our county services even better by giving our county employees a real voice on the job.

Arlington County Board Takes Historic First Step in Expanding County Employees' Workplace Rights

AFSCME Arlington County members were out front and center early Saturday morning on June 12 to show their support for the advancement of a c

AFSCME Norfolk Fund the Front Lines Committee Kicks Off Membership Drive

City of Norfolk employees across departments have been building support to form a union with AFSCME

A Strong Showing for AFSCME Endorsed Candidates in Virginia

AFSCME Virginia and AFSCME District Council 20 supported several winning candidates both locally and across the Commonwealth.

Norfolk City Employees Demand Fair Raise and A Union

On Tuesday, May 11, City of Norfolk employees joined together on the steps of City Hall to demand fair raises.

Union Difference: For Virginia’s Velicia Tucker, the union difference only gets stronger

When Velicia Tucker joined the City of Alexandria workforce 25 years ago, her father, who was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a 30-year career, encouraged her to join AFSCME.

Norfolk city employees tell City Council ‘Let us unionize’

By RYAN MURPHY

‘We Need More Respect’: Norfolk Employees Want To Form Union, Demand Higher Wages

Clifford Johnson’s body has suffered through a lot over 16 years working for Norfolk’s sanitation department.

He bangs his knees while jumping in and out of the trash truck, is exposed to hazardous chemicals, and constantly bends to lift heavy materials. Now, the long-term impact is becoming clear.

“I’m breaking down,” he said. “I’m limping and got aches all over the place…just like football players.”