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AFSCME mourns the loss of Mildred Wurf, a beloved member of our union family, a pioneer

Striketober and Strikesgiving are over, but worker strikes are still going strong.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Friday urged the Senate to follow in the footsteps of the House of Representatives and

AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Monday joined President Joe Biden and members of his administration, as well as a bipartisan group of lawmakers, for

AFSCME-backed bill seeks to overcome the nation’s addiction crisis
Congress should approve the CARE Act, an AFSCME-backed bill that will help the country overcome the addiction crisis. — Jan 26
New Labor Department website helps workers address workplace issues
A new website launched by the U.S. Department of Labor provides workers with information to resolve common workplace concerns. — Jan 25
Montville, CT, police officers save child from fire
Police officers in Montville, Connecticut – AFSCME members – rescued a child from a burning building and averted a tragedy. — Jan 24
AFSCME president: Union membership report ‘proves the union difference’ in pay
The latest federal report on U.S. union membership “proves the union difference,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders. — Jan 21
Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago
500 workers at the Art Institute of Chicago and its school have formed a union through AFSCME Council 31. Welcome to the AFSCME family! — Jan 20