AFSCME NEWS

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....

AFSCME’s Saunders: With Laphonza Butler, ‘working people have a new world-class fighter in the United States Senate’ WASHINGTON — AFSCME ...

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...

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the bipartisan deal to avert a government shutdown: “We...

WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “AFSCME mourns...

WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced plans to expand...

AFSCME’s Saunders: Congressional extremists must ‘stop using our lives as bargaining chips’ and keep the government open AFSCME President...

ICYMI: Following a summer of activism, AFSCME boosts public service hiring through 'Staff the Front Lines' bus tour The Staff the Front...

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed...

Saunders: ‘Gallup poll confirms what we’ve known for a long time: Americans believe in the power of unions to strengthen our economy’...

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s announcement of a...

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...