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Funding bill Biden signed last week will support public services in 2023

A funding bill signed into law before the new year will support public services in communities across the nation in 2023. — Jan 4

New York member wins labor award, is invited to attend governor’s inauguration

A New York state AFSCME member who rose from humble beginnings recently won a labor award and has been invited to attend the governor’s inauguration next month. — Dec 21

Nevada state workers to get furlough pay following months of AFSCME member advocacy

Nevada state workers are getting furlough pay, likely in January. AFSCME members lobbied hard for the state to use American Rescue Plan funds for this purpose. — Dec 21

Workers at Maryland’s public defender office certify AFSCME as their union

Workers at Maryland’s Office of the Public Defender overwhelmingly vote to certify their union with AFSCME. — Dec 20

Cultural workers win at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago is the site of another cultural workers organizing victory. This time, it involves 600 non-tenure track faculty at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. — Dec 16

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