Trump administration admits to mishandling private Social Security data
The Justice Department admitted that employees of DOGE had, in fact, jeopardized the security of Americans’ personal Social Security data.
After walkout, Springfield Township school employees win higher wages
Employees of the Springfield Local School District in Ohio who are members of OAPSE Local 478 are celebrating a contract win.
In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force
Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025.
Our Stories
Never Quit winner helps keep Houston’s water clean
Watch Never Quit winner Daniel Ellis, a member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, tell his story.
AFSCME Public Service Spotlights: Celebrating the workers who keep our communities running
AFSCME’s Public Service Spotlight brings members’ contributions to TV screens across the country.
Colorado Never Quit Award winner brings empathy, compassion to a heartbreaking job
Annie Schmeckpeper of Colorado brings compassion and empathy to a difficult job.
Union Difference
Our Los Angeles union made a difference by preventing layoffs for city workers
Members of AFSCME District Council 36 helped avert more than 1,750 layoffs among workers for the city of Los Angeles.
Duke University workers hold the line and win
Solidarity is key to Duke University workers getting a fair contract.
Minnesota Science Museum workers celebrate historic first contract
Solidarity, persistence help workers at the Science Museum of Minnesota win a historic contract.
Featured Benefits
AFSCME announces 2024 Family Scholarship winners
Congratulations to this year’s AFSCME Family Scholarship winners.
AFSCME member appreciates security of the Union Plus Mortgage Program
The Union Plus Mortgage Program will help union members and their families buy or refinance a home.
Thirteen AFSCME members among Union Plus Labor Day winners, including grand prize winner
Thirteen AFSCME members walked away from Labor Day’s ‘Unions Power America’ contest and sweepstakes winners.
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