IFPE Local 4408

Our union will lead in the fight on voting rights AFSCME President Patrick Moran took part in a Capitol Hill roundtable to discuss the role of organized labor in protecting our democracy.

At midnight, UAW Region 1-D Director Steve Dawes and Assistant Director Scott Zuckschwerdt stood shoulder to shoulder with the UAW Local 1002 Bargaining Committee as Bradford White members in Middleville walked out on strike.

This strike could have been avoided if the employer had recognized the hard work, value, and sacrifices of our members and bargained a fair agreement.

Local 1002 stands united, and all of Region 1-D stands firmly with them.

AFSCME and labor allies say ‘no’ to crypto in our pensions AFSCME and our allies are fighting back against a bill that makes it easier for the crypto industry to prey on our pensions.

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow? As the new school year kicks in, the debate around student AI use is raging

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Your vote is your voice in the classroom and beyond so make sure you are registered. 🗳️

But, if life gets busy, remember: in Illinois you can register in-person right up to and even on Election Day, November 3.

Register today and make a plan to vote.

📍 ift-aft.org/vote

First contract for AFSCME members who keep the Chicago History Museum running AFSCME members who work for the Chicago History Museum voted overwhelmingly to approve their first union contract.

From coffee shops to hospitals, workers look to unionize Northeast Ohio workplaces There have been efforts to organize or improve unions in a variety of sectors recently. We’ll talk to some of the workers about the actions and some of the challenges they face.