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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

AFSCME partners to host webinars on public service loan forgiveness

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

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, according to annual Gallup poll results released around each Labor Day.

More than two-thirds of poll respondents – 68% – approved of labor unions. That means a clear majority of voters views labor unions favorably. Among adults 18-34 years of age, 77% approve of unions. Support is also high among those with annual household incomes under $40,000.

Much at stake for working families as Virginia elections approach

Working families in Virginia have achieved much in the last two years, ever since they elected the most pro-worker state legislature in 25 years.

Opinion: PRO Act will bring equity to Virginia’s immigrants

As the son of an immigrant and chair of the Latino Caucus of the Virginia General Assembly, it has always been my priority to fight for policies that strengthen Virginia’s vibrant immigrant communities and provide people with opportunities to achieve the American dream.

Norfolk workers protest to call attention to 'persistent problems'

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Arlington approves collective bargaining for county employees, marking shifting tides on labor in Virginia

July 17, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.

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