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A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

The pandemic has led many of us to take stock of our lives and our goals. For AFSCME New Jersey member LaTrenda Ross, the pandemic ignited a long-held dream—starting her own life coaching business.

A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, according to annual Gallup poll results released around each Labor Day.

Approval of labor unions continues to rise; is highest since 1965

AFSCME California Members Fight to Stop Anti-Worker Recall

In less than two weeks, California voters will decide the fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom in only the second recall election in the state's history.

AFSCME California Members Fight to Stop Anti-Worker Recall

San Jose Members Set New Standard with New Contract, 6.25% Raise

After spending months making demands to city leaders to pay them fairly and treat them like their work is essential, our brothers and sisters from MEF in San Jose won a new contract.

San Jose Members Set New Standard with New Contract, 6.25% Raise

Labor Legend Richard Trumka Has Died

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died suddenly on Thursday at the age of 72.

A former coal miner, Trumka served as the voice for America's labor movement since 2009.

Many labor leaders throughout the country agree that we lost a legend with Trumka's passing.

Labor Legend Richard Trumka Has Died