Union Rights and Solidarity

Nov. 29, 2018

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

LOS ANGELES — As fires burned in Northern and Southern California and the death toll continued to rise; as smoke engulfed nearby cities,

As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped

Nov. 19, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Pamela Knight, a child protective investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), was sent to check on the welfare of a child last fall. When she arrived at the child’s residence, the father viciously attacked her.

AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence

Nov. 14, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions

This summer, I joined thousands of union members at a rally in Philadelphia to speak out against the Trump administration’s family separation policy. I was there to represent our union’s vision and values. We reject an immigration policy based on fear and cruelty.

Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions

Nov. 08, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

Oct. 17, 2018

Union Rights and Solidarity

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Better wages. Check. Better working conditions. Check. And, thanks to unions, we now know there is also a union difference for workers who have access to critical benefits like paid parental leave.

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave