AFSCME Blog Feed

AFSCME members raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month
This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s empower behavioral health workers to improve the quality of care they provide to clients with mental illnesses. — May 12
Major legislative wins for Maryland workers – especially in higher ed
Thanks to AFSCME members, Maryland workers – especially those working in colleges and universities – saw major gains in this year’s legislative session. — May 11
S-T McBride talks to nurses about the pandemic, unions
Watch the video of the conversation between AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride and four AFSCME nurses. — May 11
We honor law enforcement during National Police Week
We honor law enforcement professionals during National Police Week. — May 10
April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working
The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. — May 7