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

We thank corrections workers for their sacrifices, selfless duty during pandemic
For the sacrifices they’ve made during the pandemic, corrections staff deserve our deepest gratitude. — May 3
Adams County workers ratchet up pressure to secure first contract
Workers in Adams County, Colo., are tired of waiting for their employer to finish negotiating their contract. They are taking action to get the county to finish its part. — Apr 30
Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders
AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” — Apr 29
To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace
This Workers Memorial Day, we honor and mourn thousands of workers who have died while serving and protecting their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. — Apr 28
‘This is the first step in getting back to normal’
CSEA member Elizabeth Ramos met with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to highlight the extraordinary work of school support personnel during the pandemic. — Apr 27