AFSCME Blog Feed

Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed
Thanks to AFSCME members, Maryland workers – especially those working in colleges and universities – saw major gains in this year’s legislative session. — May 11
S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions
Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. — May 11
We honor law enforcement during National Police Week
We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. — May 10
April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working
The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. — May 7
OCSEA’s new contract is a huge victory for front-line workers, communities they serve
It’s taken months, but Ohio state workers who are part of OCSEA finally have a new contract. — May 7