AFSCME Blog Feed

HGEA members fight for – and win – hazard pay for COVID-era work
HGEA makes a difference for employees of the County of Maui. The union fought for – and won – hazard pay for over 1,300 workers. — Jan 26
Nebraska Supreme Court to workers: Yes, you can wear blue jeans to work
The Nebraska Supreme Court has resolved a denim dilemma. The court ruled state workers for one agency can wear blue jeans to work if appropriate, and not just on casual Fridays. — Jan 25
Never Quit winners who learned CPR just in case save two students from choking
Rhode Island Never Quit winners had learned CPR just in case. They ended up saving two elementary school students from choking to death. — Jan 23
Wisconsin museum workers ratify fair contract after several negotiations
Members finally ratified a fair contract with management in December 2022. — Jan 20
The union difference in wages – 18% higher pay if you belong to a union
New federal data show union members earn 18% more than workers who don’t belong to unions. — Jan 19