Boston Public Library Employees Union Local 1526

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Nurses, Unions, Allies Urge CDC to Acknowledge Covid-19 Aerosol Transmission to Help Bring Virus Under Control

Nurses, Unions, Allies Urge CDC to Acknowledge Covid-19 Aerosol Transmission to Help Bring Virus Under Control

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The City of Boston is extending the time period for employees to take any remaining unused leave for which they are eligible under the City of Boston policies on Families First Coronavirus Re

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City of Boston COVID-19 Testing Policy for Employees

Benefit-eligible City employees will be provided one paid hour every 14 days to get tested during their normal work hours. Employees working remotely and/or those rotating into physical work

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Protestors holding banner that says "RESCUE = VACCINE + $15", next line "WE ARE ALL ESSENTIAL"

New leaders make new push to raise the federal minimum wage

Here’s a sure sign of new leadership in Washington.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME supports Amazon workers seeking a voice on the job
Amazon workers – like workers everywhere – deserve a union and the company’s employees in Bessemer, Alabama, are trying to make that happen. — Feb 23
Scholarships designed to boost minority ranks in health care
UNAC/UHCP is offering five scholarships of $2,000 each to increase the ranks of health care workers of Black/African descent. — Feb 22
AFSCME’s free bachelor’s degree program is here to stay
AFSCME free bachelor’s degree program is now a permanent benefit. — Feb 18
MD members push for essential worker protections
AFSCME members in Maryland played a major role in crafting two worker-safety bills that are making their way through the legislature. — Feb 18
State and local leaders demand ‘immediate action’ on federal aid
More than 600 state and local leaders call for immediate federal aid to states, cities, towns and school. — Feb 17