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)

Jan. 15, 2023

Council News

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

The following is adapted from remarks delivered by President Saunders at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor’s Martin Luther King Day Breakfast on January 14, 2023.

It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward

Nov. 03, 2022

Council News

AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Thanks to efforts by the Biden administration and AFSCME, many public service workers,

AFSCME supports bill that would further expand and improve loan forgiveness program

Oct. 25, 2022

Council News

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Many AFSCME members work in high-stress fields such as public safety, health care, emergency medical services and firefighting.

AFSCME supports legislative proposal to study mental health in the workplace

Oct. 06, 2022

Council News

AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

The last two years have been full of challenges.

AFSCME members from across the country are sharing their stories of progress over the last two years.

Sep. 27, 2022

Council News

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits

Faced with the management’s refusal to remedy unfair labor practices and address workers’ major priorities during contract negotiations, AFSCME Local 397 (District Council 47) – the Philadelphia Museum of

Philadelphia Museum of Art workers begin strike over unfair labor practices for better wages, benefits