AFSCME Local 2938

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AFSCME retiree Sue Conard calls on Congress to fund the front lines

The coronavirus pandemic won’t be controlled until states, cities, towns and schools – and particularly health departments – have the funding they need from the federal government, says AFSCME Reti

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U.S. Conference on Mayors calls on Congress to go big on funding the front lines

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has sent a letter to Congress that echoes what AFSCME has been saying for months: It’s long past time to robustly fund the front lines.

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In first days as president, Biden shows bold leadership

In his first days on the job, President Joe Biden has taken swift executive action to protect and empower public service workers, strengthen public services and help working people.

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Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

National AFSCME News

30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do
The Family and Medical Leave Act is turning 30 years old. But our country still lacks a national paid leave policy. — Feb 3
Growing membership key to securing record raises for Nebraska state employees
Securing raises of 10%-27% for Nebraska’s state workers was made possible by NAPE’s membership growth. — Feb 1
Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS
The new House leadership wants to cut much-needed funding for the IRS. Why? — Jan 31
Legislation would give Walters Art Museum employees collective bargaining rights
Legislation filed in the Maryland legislature would allow Walters Art Museum workers to form a union. — Jan 27
HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work
HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. — Jan 26