Union News
AFSCME Reports Growth in Union Membership and Improved Worker Benefits
AFSCME President Lee Saunders reports growth in union membership, citing benefits like higher wages and better benefits.
Union Membership Stagnates in 2024 Despite Major Organizing Victories
Union density in 2024 remains unchanged, despite major organizing wins and rising public support for unions nationwide.
AFSCME condemns administration's funding freeze affecting families
AFSCME President Lee Saunders criticizes the Trump administration's funding freeze affecting vital programs for families.
AFSCME President Discusses MLK's Impact on Labor Movement Challenges
AFSCME's Saunders highlights MLK's legacy on workers' rights, emphasizing ongoing battles against powerful anti-union forces threatening fair labor.
Union Members: Save on Home and Auto Insurance with Farmers
Union members can save on home and auto insurance by exploring multiple quotes through Farmers Insurance Choice® at the start of the year.
UMC nurses plan second strike over stalled contract negotiations
UMC nurses in New Orleans plan a second strike on Feb. 5-6, citing stalled contract talks with LCMC Health. This highlights broader labor tensions.
Amy Peters Ensures Safe Water for Nebraska as AFSCME Award Winner
Amy Peters, a Nebraska scientist, ensures safe water for all, earning the AFSCME Never Quit Award for her dedication to public health and community service.
Kaiser Workers Picket with Community Support and Upcoming Rally
A 7-year-old gifted roses with "You will win" tags to striking workers in Lancaster, symbolizing community support and the broader push for labor rights.
Trump's Executive Orders Threaten Public Service Workers' Rights
Trump's executive actions threaten public service workers by undermining civil service protections, targeting public services, and boosting private prisons.
AFT President Weingarten Speaks on Supreme Court Charter School Case
AFT President Randi Weingarten warns against diverting public funds to private schools in a Supreme Court case.
