The New York Public Library Guild Local 1930

New York Public Library officially closed on Saturday, March 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus and out of concern for the health and safety of the staff and the members of the communities we serve.

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Photo of four AFSCME members in different professions

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against

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AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

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Value the work of AFSCME library workers

On this National Library Workers Day, AFSCME library workers deserve to be recognized for the value they bring to ou

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AFSCME celebrates Walsh’s confirmation as labor secretary

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is getting a big promotion.

National AFSCME News

Philadelphia cultural and museum workers celebrate the formation of Local 397
Philadelphia cultural and museum workers notch a victory by joining Local 397. — Jun 11
California child care providers demand higher wages
Child care providers rallied on Tuesday, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to the bargaining table and increase their pay. — Jun 9
New York EMT slain in the line of duty honored with playground renaming
To honor murdered AFSCME-represented EMT Yadira Arroyo, local officials have named a playground in Bronx, N.Y., after her. — Jun 8
Iowa corrections package is good but not good enough
The Iowa legislative package for increased corrections funding – coming two months after the Anamosa State Penitentiary killings of AFSCME members – is a good start but isn’t good enough. — Jun 4
King Conservation District staff union unanimously ratifies first contract
Discover the many reasons why King County conservation workers in Washington state formed a union — Jun 3

Local 1930's new and improved web site