Press Releases

DPE has media staff in Washington, D.C. to handle inquiries from journalists on issues related to professionals in unions. To schedule an interview with a member of the DPE staff email comms@dpeaflcio.org.

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 2/18/26 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 2/18/26

Union Membership and Density Among Professionals Grew Again in 2025

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 3/28/25 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 3/28/25

DPE Condemns Trump’s EO Attacking Federal Sector Collective Bargaining, Stands in Solidarity with Federal Sector Unions

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 3/5/25 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 3/5/25

DPE Applauds PRO Act Re-introduction

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/28/25 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/28/25

Professional Union Membership Grew in 2024

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/23/24 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/23/24

Professional Union Membership Made Gains in 2023

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 2/28/23 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 2/28/23

DPE Applauds Introduction of the PRO Act in the House and Senate, Urges Passage

Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/19/23 Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO 1/19/23

Professionals Union Membership Remains Constant in 2022