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To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against

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Police tape surrounding a hospital bed

AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

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Value the work of AFSCME library workers

On this National Library Workers Day, AFSCME library workers deserve to be recognized for the value they bring to ou

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AFSCME celebrates Walsh’s confirmation as labor secretary

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is getting a big promotion.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. — May 12
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