AFSCME Blog Feed

UI Claims Processors Offer Hope, But Sustaining That Work Requires More Aid
An AFSCME member and AFSCME President Lee Saunders joined others in pushing for more state and local assistance from Congress. — Apr 9
At COVID-19 Town Hall, Biden Praises Public Service Workers and Their Unions
At a virtual town hall on the challenges stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, former Vice President Joe Biden praised public service workers and their unions for their response to the outbreak. — Apr 9
‘Essential Workers’ Have No Voice on the Job. The VA Collective Bargaining Bill Would Start to Fix That.
We are urging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to sign a collective bargaining bill. He has limited time to do it or it won’t become law. — Apr 9
No Clear Path for Two California Hospital Workers
Two Bay area hospital workers in northern California face an uncertain path during the coronavirus pandemic. — Apr 8
‘We’re Doing Our Best, But It Feels Like We’re Using Chicken Wire and Zip Ties’
Even in paradise, the coronavirus is a problem. Hawaii Child/adult protective services specialist Kalani Motta describes the challenges he faces in doing his job. — Apr 8