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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

We Did It! Collective Bargaining Bill for Public Workers Passes

The Virginia General Assembly over the weekend passed landmark collective bargaining legislation that grants state and local government employees the freedom to form a union and collectively bargain, regardless of their zip code.

We Did It! Collective Bargaining Bill for Public Workers Passes

Alexandria, Virginia professional employees unionize with AFSCME

ALEXANDRIA – Professional employees who work for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, voted overwhelmingly to unionize with AFSCME District Council 20. The historic vote – coming in at 155 votes in favor, to just one not in favor – ensures these essential workers have a collective voice on critical workplace issues such as wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Alexandria, Virginia professional employees unionize with AFSCME

AFSCME members push to expand collective bargaining in Virginia

In 2021, Virginia took a historic first step that empowered thousands of local government workers to form unions and collectively bargain if their employers also adopted local enabling laws.  

AFSCME members push to expand collective bargaining in Virginia