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

University of Maryland workers rally to expand and protect access to telework
University of Maryland workers are pushing to telework for the rest of the summer, but they’re being asked to return to the office starting Monday despite rising COVID cases. — Jul 30
Saunders celebrates Medicare anniversary, demands action to cut prescription drug prices
Congress should act now to lower prescription drug costs for all Americans, especially retirees, AFSCME president says. — Jul 30
In a victory for AFSCME, New Mexico’s private prison population to be cut in half
Learn how AFSCME’s campaign to return prison prisons to public hands is paying off in New Mexico. — Jul 29
If you’re struggling to pay rent, use this tool to find help
For millions of renters across the country struggling to pay rent, help is available through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. — Jul 28
Overworked and underpaid, Norfolk city employees ‘are ready for a change’
Overworked, underpaid and under-resourced employees of the city of Norfolk, Virginia, are demanding an ordinance that will allow them to form a union. — Jul 28