Council News

Attention: AFSCME District Council 20 is moving March 23, 2025. Our new home is 1140-3rd Street, NE Suite 202 Washington DC 20002 (Uline Arena)

Feb. 19, 2026

Council News

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Despite attacks on working people by anti-worker billionaires, union membership is growing, fueled largely by an increase in public sector union membership.

Overcoming attacks on working people, public service workers are organizing

Feb. 04, 2026

Council News

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

One hundred years ago this month, a Black scholar and the son of former slaves set out to change the way we celebrate our shared history.

What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People

Child Care Providers United members gather before a rally at the California state Capitol.

Dec. 17, 2025

Council News

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

This fall’s election results made it clear: working people want elected leaders who will address the steep cost of living, the stagnation of workers’ wages

Child care affordability is a crisis we can solve.

Lawsuit over unlawful changes to the PSLF program

Nov. 03, 2025

Council News

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

AFSCME has teamed up with a number of cities, unions and nonprofits to sue the U.S. Department of Education over unlawful changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF

Oct. 03, 2025

Council News

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities

Working families across the country are staring down a health care crisis. Premiums are about to double for more than 22 million people, and hospitals and health centers nationwide struggle to keep their doors open.

How the shutdown will impact public services in states and cities