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

Illinois members take the wheel on solving school bus driver shortage
Learn how an Illinois local solved the problem of school bus driver shortages. — Dec 4
AFSCME-backed bill would help child care providers with food costs
Bills in Congress would help ease food costs for child care providers. — Nov 29
Tacoma Art Museum workers unionize after a yearlong struggle
A yearlong struggle ends in smiles as workers form a union at Tacoma Art Museum. — Nov 28
The union difference: Arlington County and Alexandria city workers secure first contracts
Two Virginia jurisdictions have negotiated historic first contracts. — Nov 27
AFSCME to Duval County School Board: $12/Hour is not enough to live in Florida
Custodial staff at Florida’s Duval County Public Schools seek $15/hour starting pay. — Nov 22