AFSCME NEWS

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to executive orders Donald Trump signed on day...

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the National Day of Mourning honoring the life and legacy...

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after it was announced that the Service Employees...

Warmest Wishes for the Holidays from MEF Executive Board Dear MEF Members, As the holiday season unfolds, the MEF-AFSCME Local 101...

Did you know that as a member of MEF, you have access to a free $1,250 legal services benefit PER YEAR? The Group Legal Services Plan,...

Effective January 1, 2024, the City of San Jose will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. This decision aligns with the...

On December 1st, MEF-AFSCME Local 101 came together with our coalition partners in Local 21 to commemorate the historic victories of the...

Today, we are thrilled to share some exciting news and seek your valuable support for a cause that profoundly impacts us—our workplace,...

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our current MEF President, Cindy Harlin. Cindy has been an unwavering...

We wish to inform you of a change in the voting process for our upcoming MEF Chief Steward election. You should have recently received a...

We're delighted to share a recent victory with you that reinforces the importance of union solidarity and standing up for your rights....

Wage Increases: Our 6% wage increase, effective September 17th, will be reflected in your October 6th paycheck. This increase is a...

This Halloween, hand out these sweet treats made by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International Union...

The ballots have been counted, and we are thrilled to announce that our contract has been ratified with a 91% yes vote! Our siblings in...

After months of dedicated effort, challenging negotiations, and unwavering unity, we are proud to announce that we have reached a...

The City Council just voted to accept our agreement terms, and we are excited to be now able to share the agreement details with you. The...

Thursday, we engaged in discussions with the City and the state mediator, and while good progress was made, we, unfortunately, have not...

The most recent Strike FAQ downloadable version can be found here Or you can go to https://www.staffupsanjose.org/strike for more...

After four days of casting ballots last week, thousands of MEF-AFSCME 101 members, along with members of Local 21, have voted by an...

For months, we have been calling for a fair contract that restores the City of San Jose as a competitive employer of choice and addresses...