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Sep. 11, 2026

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

Sep. 08, 2026

Americans’ support of labor unions remains sky-high

Jul. 07, 2026

Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Jun. 22, 2026

Local 189 endorsement process open for Fall 2026 elections

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VEBA Town Hall

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Local 189 General Membership Meeting

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Detroit Historical Society workers win their union with AFSCME

October 6, 2026
Workers at the Detroit Historical Society win their union with AFSCME.
New Mexico police department workers gear up for first contract talks

October 5, 2026
Police officers and other workers at the Village of Bosque Farms Police Department are gearing up for their first contract talks after joining AFSCME.
At Western Michigan University, a master gardener nurtures his entire community

October 2, 2026
David Prellwitz, a master gardener at Western Michigan University, is our latest Never Quit winner.
Big win for federal workers: Policy of conducting layoffs during government shutdowns withdrawn thanks to settlement

October 1, 2026
AFSCME members who work in federal agencies have struck a blow against mass layoffs during government shutdowns.
Podcast chronicles career of AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders

September 29, 2026
A new podcast chronicles AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders’ career.

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