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New report details the benefits of unions to workers, communities, and democracy

A new Economic Policy Institute report documents the strong correlation between higher levels of unionization and a range of economic, personal, and dem

New report details the benefits of unions to workers, communities, and democracy

Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of North Port Remain AFSCME Strong

Today, members of two AFSCME locals voted overwhelmingly to recertify their unions. AFSCME Local 1184, representing non-instructional staff for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, continued rebuilding their union by voting 94% in favor of recertification.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of North Port Remain AFSCME Strong

To protect our communities, federal workers are speaking out

At a time when our communities are under attack, our voices are more important than ever. That’s why federal workers are speaking out. Since this administration took office, many of them have struggled to do their jobs and find the resources to serve their communities.

To protect our communities, federal workers are speaking out

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in City of Daytona Beach

In today’s election, the hardworking men and women represented by AFSCME in the City of Daytona Beach voted more than 98% in favor of reforming their union, AFSCME Local 2066. 

AFSCME Florida Administrator James Spears, Jr. released the following statement: 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in City of Daytona Beach

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

This year, AFSCME is celebrating this special anniversary with mixed emotions. That’s because the joint legacy of Medicare and Medicaid is under threat.

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.