Union News
AFSCME Fights Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threatening Workers and Services
AFSCME opposes Congress's cuts to Medicaid, which fund state services, support vulnerable groups, and aid disaster recovery, prioritizing tax cuts for the rich.
Russell Vought's Confirmation Sparks Fears for Public Services
Russell Vought's OMB role threatens Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, as he aims to gut public services and empower billionaires.
Kaiser Workers Arrested in Civil Disobedience for Fair Contract
12 strikers, led by Lorena Gonzalez, blocked West Sunset Blvd, LA, demanding a fair Kaiser contract, highlighting the urgency for ethical negotiations.
NABTU Urges Senate to Confirm Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
NABTU President Sean McGarvey urges the U.S. Senate to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor, highlighting her...
Court Denies AFL-CIO's Request to Block DOGE's Access to DOL Data
U.S. District Court ruled against AFL-CIO and others, denying a TRO to stop DOGE from accessing private worker data.
New PTSD law expands benefits for New York public safety workers
NY public safety workers gain PTSD benefits, including 911 dispatchers. Signed by Gov. Hochul, expanding mental health care for essential roles.
AFSCME President Warns Against Russell Vought's Confirmation Impact
Russell Vought's confirmation threatens public services, prioritizing billionaires and undermining workers' rights.
AFSCME applauds judge's decision to block federal resignation deadline
"AFSCME's Lee Saunders hails a federal judge's decision to block the Trump administration's deferred resignation deadline."
UMC Nurses in New Orleans Plan Second Strike for Contract Progress
UMC nurses in New Orleans will strike on Feb. 5-6 for a union contract with LCMC Health, highlighting ongoing labor struggles and patient care concerns.
2025 UAW Women in Leadership Conference at Pat Greathouse Center
The 2025 UAW International Women in Leadership Conference in Ottawa, IL, from April 3-6, empowers women leaders, impacting union roles and gender equity.
