Local 1815

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Video of Kelly Yearney, heavy equipment operator

On Equal Pay Day, what can you do to bridge the gender wage gap?

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As worker activism continues to rise, Congress must not delay approval of the PRO Act

AFSCME wholeheartedly supports the newly reintroduced Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), which would make it easier for workers in the private sector to form stron

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AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

Understaffing of state and local government jobs has hit crisis levels.

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Ten things to love about your union on Valentine's Day

Here are 10 things to love about your union on Valentine's Day — and every day of the year:

National AFSCME News

Persistence pays as Michigan’s highly skilled workers secure big pay raise
Persistence paid off as AFSCME members fought for higher wages for highly skilled tradespeople who work for the state of Michigan. — Mar 17
School support staff in Ohio county end strike after ratifying a fair contract offer
With a new contract in hand, OAPSE Local 51 members conclude 12-day strike. — Mar 16
Florida school custodians awarded back pay, benefits after AFSCME intervenes
As many as 1,000 Florida school custodians were denied the proper pay and benefits for years. Thanks to AFSCME, they’re getting what they are due. — Mar 15
On Equal Pay Day, what can you do to bridge the gender wage gap? Join a union
Today is Equal Pay Day, and though the gender wage gap remains stubborn, there is something you can do about it: join a union. — Mar 14
Field Museum employees win union with AFSCME
AFSCME Council 31 welcomes workers at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. — Mar 13