AFSCME

17/06/2026

Health care costs are skyrocketing thanks to cuts by the Trump admin. Their solution? Put the burden on you to take out a loan — from your insurance company. Meanwhile, billionaires get richer.

This can't happen. And this is why we organize.

One-third of Americans shoulder health care debt. Insurers are being asked to consider lending money to Obamacare consumers who can’t afford higher deductibles.

16/06/2026

An entire community is healthier when it's providers are supported. That's what health care workers in Cleveland's MetroHealth network have been saying, and now they are organizing with AFSCME Ohio Council 8 to strengthen their voice on the job.

16/06/2026

Being in a union is better.

Better wages, better benefits, and better protection. 💪

15/06/2026

On Friday, AFSCME Maryland members held a rally to fight back against layoffs at two Maryland universities. “With these layoffs, you are asking some of our lowest paid workers to pay the highest price: their livelihoods and careers," said Victoria Kelly, an administrative assistant at Bowie State University.

AFSCME Council 3 members rallied against proposed layoffs at two Maryland universities.

15/06/2026

"Everyday costs are rising faster than they have in years. Groceries, rent, gas — you name it. Taxpayer dollars should be used to fully fund public services, not give tax breaks to billionaires."

The rise was driven, predictably, by higher oil and gas prices. Prices overall rose 4.2% annually.

12/06/2026

ISU workers secured a new contract after a four-week strike, with an overwhelming 95% vote. This win is about more than fair pay, it's about the respect they've always deserved. Thats the union difference.

12/06/2026

In just one year since the passage of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill", over 3.5 million Americans have lost access to food benefits.
Working families are struggling to pay for groceries and facing food insecurity — all while the ultra-wealthy get more tax breaks. This is why AFSCME members from coast to coast are fighting back and getting organized, so we can protect our communities and the services they rely on.

Even as Americans confront higher costs, millions of people have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.

11/06/2026

For decades, GPO-WEP cut Social Security for millions of retired public service workers. AFSCME Retirees never stopped fighting back and worked to repeal these harmful laws. Now, across the country, retirees are winning stronger protections, advocating for cost-of-living adjustments, and fighting for retirement security for everyone. Together, AFSCME retirees continue to make a difference and protect the benefits workers have rightfully earned.

11/06/2026

Do you know who believes in the power of a union? Billionaires, clearly. That's why U.S. employers spend more than $1.5 BILLION A YEAR trying to stop workers from unionizing.

Critics say employers spend money hiring union-avoidance consultants and lawyers while not investing in workers

11/06/2026

After speaking up and calling out management’s meager proposals, employees at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine secured higher wages and a first-ever paid parental leave program in a hard-fought contract victory. Members of AFSCME Local 370 (AFSCME Council 31) keep SIU-SOM running.

Members of AFSCME Local 370 who keep the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine running won higher wages and a first-ever paid parental leave program in their recent contract.