AFSCME Blog Feed

Garrett County Road Workers Strike: 50 Years Later
We remember the historic Garrett County Road Workers Strike, which took place 50 years ago today. — Apr 7
Bayou State Blues: Members Slammed While Processing Record Unemployment Claims
Louisiana members handling unemployment claims are seeing a huge spike in cases as the Bayou State economy crumbles. — Apr 7
IL Child Protection Investigator Makes the Rounds Despite COVID-19 Risk
For this Illinois child protection investigator, telework and social distancing are not options. — Apr 6
‘We Will Emerge Stronger Because of Your Heroic Work’
During a tele-town hall on Saturday, AFSCME President Lee Saunders thanked members for doing heroic work during this pandemic and told them how AFSCME has their backs. — Apr 6
Behavioral Health Workers Share Challenges of Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic
AFSCME Council 28 member Mike Yestramski, president of WFSE, described some of the challenges facing behavioral health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Apr 3