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Feb. 04, 2026

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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

Jan. 16, 2026

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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for Orange County Department of Corrections Medical Staff

Today, the dedicated staff that provides healthcare services to the inmate population at the Orange County jail voted overwhelmingly to recertify their AFSCME union voice. Florida’s Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) held two different mail-ballot votes.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for Orange County Department of Corrections Medical Staff

Jan. 11, 2026

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AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for City of Naples

Following two days of voting, the dedicated public service workers for the City of Naples voted more than 99% to recertify their independent and strong union voice through AFSCME Local 2017.

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win for City of Naples

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

Dec. 17, 2025

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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.

Dec. 16, 2025

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AFSCME Members Continued Winning Across Florida in 2025

As we reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to what awaits with the turn of the calendar, I want to share with you some of the big accomplishments our AFSCME family had in 2025.

AFSCME Members Continued Winning Across Florida in 2025