AFSCME Council 61

06/03/2026

Enough is enough!

UnityPoint nurses fought for their voice, won their election, and now deserve to have that victory certified. Delays and obstacles won't change the outcome.

Join us as we stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers and demand that their win be certified. When workers stand together, we are stronger together.

06/03/2026

🎉 It's time to celebrate! 🎉

The 2026 legislative session delivered important wins for public employees.

Governor Reynolds signed HF 1023 into law, updating IPERS retirement benefits for protection occupation employees covered under Iowa Code. Earlier this session, HF 2502 was also signed into law, providing paid parental leave for state employees and additional support for working families.

We recognize these victories impact specific groups of employees. But they also demonstrate something much bigger: when public employees, union members, and labor allies stand together, we can make progress and continue restoring employee voices at the table about terms and conditions of employment.

These wins did not happen overnight. They happened because people stayed engaged, built relationships, educated lawmakers, and refused to give up.

Now it's time to keep that momentum going.

Voters will head to the polls in November to elect the leaders who make decisions that affect our workplaces, wages, benefits, retirement security, and the public services we provide every day.

Nothing changes when nothing changes.

Let's be the change. Let's support one another, engage our union siblings, and continue fighting for a stronger voice and a seat at the table for ALL public employees on every issue.

📢 Sign up to volunteer at VoteUnionIowa.org

📄 See the Governor's final bill actions:
https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-06-02/gov-reynolds-acts-final-bills-2026-legislative-session

Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO plays a crucial role in identifying, endorsing, and supporting candidates who empower the labor community.

06/02/2026

Governor Reynolds,

Thirty days ago, Democrats and Republicans came together with a unanimous vote to pass HF 1023, a bill that recognizes the sacrifices of Iowa's protected class employees by allowing them to enhance their retirement benefits in recognition of the dangers they face every day while serving our communities.

These workers put their safety on the line to protect the public, respond to emergencies, and keep our communities safe. They have earned this recognition.

We urge Governor Reynolds to sign HF 1023 and stand with the workers who dedicate their careers to serving the people of Iowa.

If you support Iowa's protected class employees, please contact Governor Reynolds at (515) 281-5211 and ask her to sign HF 1023.

Let her know these workers deserve the retirement security they have worked so hard to earn.

06/02/2026

Happy Primary Election Day!
We hope you've already voted or have your plan to vote today. Elections matter, and we know firsthand how much local and state elections impact public employees, our workplaces, and the services all of our communities rely on every day.

🗳️ Voting information, polling locations, and labor-endorsed candidates: https://voteunioniowa.org/vote-union-iowa-2026/

Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO plays a crucial role in identifying, endorsing, and supporting candidates who empower the labor community.

05/30/2026

AFSCME Council 61 is proud to support our recommended candidate endorsements for the 2026 Iowa Primary Election

For voting information on labor-endorsed candidates, and volunteer opportunities, visit: www.voteunioniowa.org

💚 Let's make labor's voice loud and clear!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

AFSCME Council 61 is proud to officially announce our 2026 Iowa Primary Election endorsements. ✊🏼

Elections impact public employees, our workplaces, and the services our communities rely on every day. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Make a plan to vote in the upcoming primary election on June 2, 2026.

Let’s make labor’s voice heard loud and clear.

05/14/2026

AFSCME’s Saunders: Spanberger broke her word to the public service workers who keep Virginia running by vetoing a key collective bargaining bill.