Union Rights and Solidarity

Two union members walked into a bar

Two union members walked into a bar

Aug. 06, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

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

Until she was fired after 17 years: “I 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"

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"

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Dec. 17, 2025

Union Rights and Solidarity

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

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

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

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