Union Rights and Solidarity

Aug. 06, 2018

Two union members walked into a bar

Well, not exactly. Two union members came to members of the Local 800 Executive Board, asking for help, within a month of each other. In one case, the request was probably too late – though we could have been of help earlier.

Two union members walked into a bar

Feb. 06, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

Until she was fired after 17 years: “I never thought I’d need the Union’s help"

“I was one of those members who never thought I’d need the Union’s help.”

Until she was fired after 17 years: “I never thought I’d need the Union’s help"

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

Union Rights and Solidarity

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Oct. 03, 2025

Union Rights and Solidarity

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Sep. 19, 2025

Union Rights and Solidarity

How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses

Nearly 22 million Americans are able to afford health care because of premium tax credits that are available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.However, those tax credits are going to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, thanks to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”

How Congress can lower health care costs and stop job losses