Working families are feeling the squeeze caused by the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” It's time for us to get organized and demand more. We have the power to drive change and decide what our collective future looks like.
One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
When we stand together, we decide what our collective future looks like.
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Over the past year, more than 3.5 million people have been kicked off food assistance because of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Learn more about how the bill has impacted working families and how we can fight back: www.afscme.org/blog/rising-...
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AFSCME@afscme.bsky.social · last mo.Members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped up to negotiate a strong new contract that includes pay raises and more vacation time. This will help their Pennsylvania county prison recruit and retain the staff they need to keep their community safe. www.afscme.org/blog/unsung-...
The so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has been a disaster for working people. But what exactly are the true costs? Let’s check the receipts.
AFSCME was born 90 years ago with a bold idea: democracy works best when public service is strong. Nine decades later, that fight continues. Explore 90 years of AFSCME history and the workers who made it possible. afscme90th.org/
This Father’s Day, we honor the working dads who show up every day for their families, their workplaces and the people who depend on them. Today we celebrate their strength, dedication and commitment to building a stronger future for all working families.
This Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience and leadership of black workers who’ve paved the way for freedom and equal opportunities for all. Let us honor them by recommitting ourselves to the fight for safe working conditions and fair pay for working people.
In just ONE year, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" has taken food assistance away from 3.5 million working families—meanwhile, billionaires get more tax breaks. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/30/s...
Everyone deserves to take pride in the work they do and the lives they lead. That’s why we support LGBTQ+ workers’ rights and advocate for a more equitable workplace. Happy Pride Month from AFSCME! 🏳️🌈
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling lucky to stand shoulder to shoulder with workers who show up for their families, their communities, and their country.
Silence is not an option. Working families are under attack and rising costs are pushing people to the brink. Our country does not belong to greedy billionaires. It belongs to the people. Join AFSCME and No Kings on March 28: www.afscme.org/no-kings
Union power is growing. 16.5 million workers were covered by union contracts in 2025 — the highest number in 16 years. In the face of unprecedented attacks on collective bargaining rights, workers organized anyway. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US union membership soared to 16-year high in 2025 despite Trump assault
Union coverage slightly increased last year even as White House tried to eliminate contracts for thousands of workers
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Nurses, health care workers & social workers deserve respect for the work they do. That means being classified as the professionals they are. Submit a comment today and stand in solidarity with AFSCME members: act.afscme.org/letters/tell...
The members and staff of Council 13 thank President Lee Saunders for his visionary leadership and steadfast support over the years, and we wish him the absolute best in his upcoming retirement! #AFSCMEStrong
AFSCME@afscme.bsky.social · 6mo agoAfter 14 Years at the helm, AFSCME President Lee Saunders will retire in August 2026 following a historic tenure. Pres. Saunders energized AFSCME's activist culture and will leave it on strong footing for the future. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Black History Month reminds us that one voice can lead to a chorus of collective action that refuses to be silenced. Read President Lee Saunders' op-ed on how Black history teaches us about today’s fight for working people: www.afscme.org/blog/what-a-...
What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People
100 years of Black History Month shows us that we decide what happens next.
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AFSCME is heartbroken and outraged by the senseless murder of fellow union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti and the violence and intimidation enacted by this administration. We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
A new filing from the Trump administration confirms that the shady billionaires running DOGE have put our private data at risk. This is why AFSCME has been fighting in court to protect Americans' Social Security data from DOGE, and we'll keep fighting. www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/p...
DOGE shared Social Security data to unauthorized server, according to court filing | CNN Politics
A Department of Government Efficiency employee shared Social Security data without agency officials’ knowledge and in violation of security protocols, the Justice Department said in a court filing Tue...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his life fighting for racial and economic justice. He knew that dignity on the job, fair wages, safe workplaces, and the freedom to organize are civil rights. We honor his legacy by standing up for working people.
Congratulations to members of AFSCME Local 2719 who work for the city of Pittsburgh! They won a strong new three-year contract that shows the union difference in the lives of workers. www.afscme.org/blog/pittsbu...
Pittsburgh city workers win big with new three-year contract
Municipal workers for the city of Pittsburgh who are members of AFSCME Local 2719 won a powerful new contract.
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Catch up on the latest news from your union in this digital edition of the Council 13 Connection! online.fliphtml5.com/cvrrt/wdmi/
Council 13 Connection - Volume 52 Issue 2 - 13th Digital Edition - November 2025
Catch up on the latest news from your union in this digital edition of the Council 13 Connection!
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Council 13 issued the following statement on the passage of the 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget:
This Veterans Day, we salute all who’ve served and the veterans in the AFSCME family who continue to make our communities stronger every day.
Nearly 22 million Americans rely on premium tax credits through the Affordable Care Act marketplace to afford their health insurance. Join your fellow AFSCME members this Thursday, September 25th, for a Virtual Day of Action! 🗣️ Learn more at bit.ly/HC-Day-Of-Action.
The big ugly bill is a disgrace. It makes sure the rich stay rich, while cutting our health care and raising our costs. On the #BetterInAUnion bus tour, @afscme.bsky.social is making sure the politicians who voted for this anti-worker bill knows how it will hurt the people they serve.
Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 12mo agoPerry: Absolutely disgraces me. I’m one of those people it’s going to cost $1,200 more. For what? To give billionaires another $13,000 they don’t need or deserve? Absolutely not. My message to Scott Perry is this: you really need to take care of the people who voted you in to begin with.
A Rep. Scott Perry sold out his constituents by supporting the “Big Beautiful Bill.” AFSCME members called him out on Tuesday as the AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour stopped in Harrisburg. www.afscme.org/blog/rep-sco...
Rep. Scott Perry’s vote for the budget bill will hurt working people in PA
AFSCME members call out PA Rep. Scott Perry for budget bill vote.
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90 years ago, Social Security was signed into law. Since then, it’s been there for our grandparents, our parents, and now us, helping us retire, supporting families, and lifting seniors out of poverty. Sign the pledge to protect Social Security. afscme.org/ssa
We’re in Harrisburg, PA today for the @aflcio.org #BetterInAUnion bus tour! We won’t let Rep. Scott Perry get away with voting to give tax breaks to greedy billionaires at the expense of working families. We are the public service workers who keep PA running!
Americans going hungry. School kids losing meals they desperately need. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will only make the problem of hunger in America worse. Learn more. www.afscme.org/blog/the-one...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make hunger worse in America
We look at how the problem of hunger in America will grow worse as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Heat deaths and illness are rising, yet we STILL lack a national workplace heat safety standard. That’s why AFSCME is fighting to pass the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury and Fatality Prevention Act. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/bill-se...
Bill seeks to fill federal void on heat protection for public workers
Proposed legislation backed by AFSCME and other major unions could raise the bar for how cities protect municipal workers from rising temperatures.
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