AFSCME Blog Feed

Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community
Jenny Barta, a public health nurse specialist in Minnesota is a winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — May 19
AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union
AFSCME members in San Antonio took action to ensure all city employees receive one-time bonuses of $1,000 from the city’s share of American Rescue Plan funds. — May 18
Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members
Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month. — May 17
During EMS Week, we honor those who are the ‘epitome of the essential worker’
During EMS Week, AFSCME honors workers whose job it is to be on the front lines day in and day out. — May 16
A Law Enforcement Week tribute from AFSCME
We pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement this week. — May 16