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"

Feb. 04, 2026

Union Rights and Solidarity

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

One hundred years ago this month, a Black scholar and the son of former slaves set out to change the way we celebrate our shared history.

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

Child Care Providers United members gather before a rally at the California state Capitol.

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.

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