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About AFSCME | ||
What is AFSCME?What is AFSCME?The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, is the nation’s largest and fastest growing public service employees union, with more than 1.6 million active and retiree members. With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public service, and prosperity and opportunity for all working families. Why join AFSCME?As AFSCME members, we have the power to make a difference. By joining together, AFSCME members have clout at the ballot box, in the halls of government and at the bargaining table. AFSCME is one of the nation’s most powerful advocates for working families. AFSCME negotiates strong contracts, wins wage increases, protects jobs, settles grievances, stops privatization, and fights for health, retirement and other benefits for members from every field of public service. As AFSCME members, we receive expert assistance from knowledgeable staff, top-notch negotiators and experienced attorneys. Who is in AFSCME?AFSCME’s members provide the vital services that make America happen. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs and sanitation workers. Many AFSCME members have special training or are certified in their respective fields. Who runs AFSCME?We do. AFSCME is run by its members. Every member has a vote in the election of local union officers and board members. We negotiate our contracts, which must be approved by members. Each local union has its own constitution and governing documents. Members decide on policies, activities and dues. And as AFSCME members, we are protected by our Members’ Bill of Rights. |
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