AFSCME Blog Feed

Grassroots calls intensify for state, local aid from the U.S. Senate
AFSCME members all across the country are pushing for state and local aid from Congress in what has become a true grassroots movement. — Aug 3
Connecticut governor issues executive order to protect front-line workers
After Council 4 members speak up, Connecticut governor issues an executive order making front-line workers with COVID-19 eligible for worker’s comp coverage. — Jul 30
Care workers are having a moment. It’s about time.
After years of being ignored, care workers are finally getting the respect and support they need. It’s high time. — Jul 29
Voters in seven key states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid
In new polls, voters in seven states express strong support for $1 trillion in state and local aid. And the support cuts across partisan lines. — Jul 29
AFSCME President: GOP coronavirus relief bill ‘spectacularly fails to meet the moment’
The Republican coronavirus relief bill introduced this week “spectacularly fails to meet the moment,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. — Jul 28