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Juneteenth Declared a Holiday for All East Bay Parks, Thanks to a Member’s Thought-Provoking Petition

If you’re looking for an example of how the labor movement and community organizations fighting for racial justice can work together, look no further than our brothers and sisters of AFSCME Local 2428.

Juneteenth Declared a Holiday for All East Bay Parks, Thanks to a Member’s Thought-Provoking Petition

19 California Labor Unions Pledge to Fight for Union Jobs, Equitable Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers

On a press call Thursday morning, 19 California labor unions—including AFSCME Council 57—joined economist Dr. Robert Pollin to release a new study examining California’s pathways to recovery from the COVID-19 p

19 California Labor Unions Pledge to Fight for Union Jobs, Equitable Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers

Member Slain in San Jose Shooting Planned To Take His Kids to Disneyland Over Memorial Day Weekend

Paul Megia wasn't supposed to come into the office last week.

His plan was to work remotely, help with his children's online distance learning and have breakfast with his father on Wednesday.

Member Slain in San Jose Shooting Planned To Take His Kids to Disneyland Over Memorial Day Weekend

Help Us Mourn the Loss of Our Union Brothers in San Jose

I wish I had better news for you today. But the mass shooting in San Jose yesterday was one of the toughest days of my career, and now the tragedy has hit home.

Help Us Mourn the Loss of Our Union Brothers in San Jose

Our Response to the Mass Shooting at VTA

We are all deeply saddened by the mass shooting that took place today at a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) facility in San Jose.

Our Response to the Mass Shooting at VTA