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Meet and Greet is coming

Watch our calendar for social and fun activities sponsored by our union.

School Leaders and Sleep

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives.

Women’s History Month: Margarita Hernandez-Abeigon

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

AFL-CIO Announces Dr. Darrick Hamilton as New Chief Economist

The AFL-CIO has named Dr. Darrick Hamilton to serve as the next chief economist for the federation.

Frances Perkins Was Moving Force for Workers

Perkins served as the fourth U.S. secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest-serving person in that position. Perkins was the first woman ever to serve in a presidential Cabinet.

Seven Students Named 2024 Diann Woodard Scholarship Honorees

For 2024 AFSA picked seven remarkable individuals who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a profound dedication to community service and a commendable work ethic.

2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference

The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference takes place in Austin, Texas, Jan. 9–12.

Congress Overturns Social Security Offset

In a monumental step toward retirement equity, Congress has passed the Social Security Fairness Act.

Attack on Job Safety Agencies is an Attack on Workers

Every worker deserves to leave for work without fear for their safety and return home unharmed at the end of the day.