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As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form stron

NJ Assembly Votes Unanimously in Favor of Furloughed Workers

Almost a month after Governor Chris Christie manufactured a budget stalemate that resulted in tens of thousands of state workers being furloughed over the 4th of July holiday, he has signed legislation providing back pay to those employees who were furloughed over the three days. The signing came one day after the State Assembly voted unanimously to amend the state budget to provide pay for more than 30,000 workers who were prevented from working during that time.

Budget Settlement Reached

It took three days, public uproar, and thousands of workers to urge Governor Chris Christie and the Legislature to end the shutdown and put state employees back to work. Many of our AFSCME sisters and brothers who have dedicated years of service to the people of New Jersey were shut out. 

Son of AFSCME NJ Member Wins 2017 AFSCME Family Scholarship

Daniel Derramas, son of AFSCME NJ Local 2273 Member Joan Derramas, won the 2017 AFSCME Family Scholarship award. His award-winning essay highlights the vital his mother’s work plays for her patients at Preakness Healthcare Center and the surrounding community.

Letter From Exec. Dir. Sharpe About Christie Statement on State Pensions

Know Your Rights - Weingarten Rights

Did you know that the boss cannot question you without your union representative present? It’s your right as a union member! But, you have to ask for one, according to the U.S. Supreme Court.

America Is Suffering From a Student Debt Crisis.

America is suffering from a student debt crisis.

The cost of college increased tenfold since the 1970s. Meanwhile, the top 1% graduate debt-free and politicians continue to choose corporate tax breaks over funding for higher education.

Having college debt could mean having to put off saving for your own child's college because you're still paying for your own college debt. Or maybe you are having trouble paying your monthly bills because of a high monthly student loan payment.

Memphians Reflect on Dr King's Service and Sacrifice; by WMCActionNews5.com Staff

A year-long commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ahead of the 50th anniversary of his death begins Tuesday.  April 4, 2017, marks 49 years since Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis. Before the 50th anniversary of his death, the city of Memphis will celebrate the life and legacy of MLK. … At 3 p.m., an MLK50 commemoration will take place from the balcony of the Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum, featuring keynote speaker Gwendolyn E.

Our Stories

Members like Tyler Moroles, a program analyst at the Minneapolis Housing Authority. Moroles helps families receive housing vouchers for rental assistance.

My work reaches 16,000 people and 5,500 families," he says. “These are families that could be you…If you lost your job, you're just a couple of paychecks away from being that family."