BREAKING: Together with the @aflcio.org, @aft.org and @nationalnurses.bsky.social, we are filing a lawsuit challenging the Dept. of Education's new rule that would harm public service workers that serve our communities in some of the most critical & understaffed professions.

Last chance: enter the Unions Power America Sweepstakes by August 19th, and you could win $40,000! Click here to enter: https://www.unionplus.org/laborday#sweeps

Marida Fogle does such a good job of delivering books to patrons at senior living facilities that she has won AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. Watch her video below and click the link to read more. https://afscme.org/blog/library-associate-helps-the-elderly-stay-connected-to-their-community/

For 90 years, AFSCME members have been on the frontlines of history, fighting back, never backing down & never quitting. Every member helps write the next chapter of our union's story. Share a fond memory of your time as an AFSCME member: https://afscme90th.org/share-your-story/

Today is the anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare—programs that have expanded access to quality, affordable health care for millions. Sign up to volunteer with fellow AFSCME members to protect Medicaid & Medicare. act.afscme.org/forms/become...

AFSCME members haven’t just witnessed the last 90 years of history—we’ve helped shape it. From the Memphis sanitation strike to organizing cultural workers, our union has always been powered by activists and fighters who stand up for working people. www.afscme90th.org

The AFSCME family is mourning Lillian Roberts, former executive director of DC 37 and a giant of the labor movement.

This 4th of July, we celebrate the promise of freedom and recognize that true freedom includes the ability to earn a fair wage, have a safe workplace, and provide for our families with dignity.

The Big Beautiful Bill was great for billionaires. Now one year later, it’s a bill that working people can’t afford. Higher costs. Fewer services. More tax breaks for the wealthy. Are you feeling the effects of the bill? Tell us about it: act.afscme.org/forms/afford...

There’s nothing to celebrate about this anniversary. One year since the Trump administration passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” we headed down to the National Mall to check in with people & see how they were doing. Spoiler alert: Not great.

Kudos to the AFSCME members who did the prep work that transformed Broadway into “Champions Way” and became the center of the celebrations following the New York Knicks’ historic NBA championship. afscme.org/blog/who-tur...

BREAKING: In a HUGE victory, the court AFFIRMS that government & nonprofit employees CANNOT be blocked from qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on perceived political disagreements with the administration! This ruling protects workers' freedoms and voice on the job!

BREAKING: Together with @seiu.org and @seiu925.bsky.social, we are filing a lawsuit challenging the administration’s arbitrary new regulation that threatens to raise child care costs for low-income families & hurt child care providers.

Over the past year, more than 3.5 million people have been kicked off food assistance because of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Learn more about how the bill has impacted working families and how we can fight back: www.afscme.org/blog/rising-...

During Pride Month, the @aflcio.org highlights LGBTQ+ workers whose labor & civil rights intersect. John Henry Jr is a third-generation union member, serving as the president of AFSCME Local 2191.

The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has been a disaster for working people. But what exactly are the true costs? Let’s check the receipts.

AFSCME was born 90 years ago with a bold idea: democracy works best when public service is strong. Nine decades later, that fight continues. Explore 90 years of AFSCME history and the workers who made it possible. afscme90th.org/

This Father’s Day, we honor the working dads who show up every day for their families, their workplaces and the people who depend on them. Today we celebrate their strength, dedication and commitment to building a stronger future for all working families.

This Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience and leadership of black workers who’ve paved the way for freedom and equal opportunities for all. Let us honor them by recommitting ourselves to the fight for safe working conditions and fair pay for working people.

In just ONE year, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has taken food assistance away from 3.5 million working families—meanwhile, billionaires get more tax breaks. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/s...

For over 40 years, AFSCME retirees fought to repeal unfair laws, and they won! Today, AFSCME retirees continue to fight for retirement security and protect the benefits workers have rightfully earned.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of AFSCME. For nine decades, AFSCME members have fought, organized and won for public service workers. And our story is still being written. Learn more at www.afscme90th.org

When workers stand together, that solidarity lasts a lifetime. AFSCME Retirees are still in the battle — defending our union freedoms, retirement security and health care. Our commitment to workers doesn’t stop at retirement. That’s the union difference.

Behind the so-called Big Beautiful Bill's cuts to health care are real people losing lifesaving care. Tomorrow, activists & union members are coming together for candlelight vigils to honor those we’ve lost because of health care cuts. Find a vigil near you: www.sevendaysinjune.org

This Pride Month, the @aflcio.org is highlighting LGBTQ+ workers at the intersection of civil and labor rights. Eliana Holgate helped build AFSCME Local 6359, bargain their first contract, and fight for members as a steward, chair and vice president.

This week, AFSCME, labor unions & health care advocacy groups across the nation are demanding elected officials make health care a priority. Join us at a community event near you: sevendaysinjune.org #SevenDaysInJune

Everyone deserves to take pride in the work they do and the lives they lead. That’s why we support LGBTQ+ workers’ rights and advocate for a more equitable workplace. Happy Pride Month from AFSCME! 🏳️‍🌈

New Jersey families are already struggling with rising costs. Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and child care have only make life harder for working people. AFSCME members in Flemington stood up today to hold Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. accountable for his part in the affordability crisis.

Got a union tattoo? Let’s see it. That ink isn’t just art, it’s a statement. It says you b elieve in solidarity, in having each other’s backs, in fighting for something better. Show us your union ink and let people know exactly what you stand for:https://storyprompt.com/reply/Go2BMvhaPBp5ZfX1Liz0

On Memorial Day, we salute those who risked their lives to serve our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service.