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AFSCME member activism delivers pro-worker majorities in Congress, drives solid gains in many states

The intense activism of AFSCME members across the country has paid off with pro-worker candidates winning control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate and making solid gains in many states.

AFSCME member activism delivers pro-worker majorities in Congress, drives solid gains in many states

AFSCME protects the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political meddling

The Trump administration is no longer able to politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, thanks to AFSCME.  

The administration has abandoned its plan to appeal a judgment that AFSCME, local governments, and other organizations won in June protecting PSLF. 

AFSCME protects the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program from political meddling

AFSCME 189 Leadership Opportunities

Officer nominations

AFSCME 189 members can nominate candidates for the following leadership positions at the November 10, 2026, 7:00 pm General Membership meeting: 

AFSCME 189 Leadership Opportunities

VEBA Benefit Program webpage updated

In October 2026, AFSCME 189 launched HRA VEBA health reimbursement accounts for our bargaining unit employees in the general unit and Auditor’s unit. In conjunction with this launch, we updated the VEBA Information webpage.

VEBA Benefit Program webpage updated

Workers get paid a lot less in states with anti-union laws, report shows

Workers who live in states with anti-union laws – the so-called “right-to-work” states – earn on average 6.7% less than those who live in states favorable to collective bargaining, a

Workers get paid a lot less in states with anti-union laws, report shows