Legislation & Politics

Politics & Elections

Texas Correction Officer holding sign that says "Register & Vote! We Need a Pay Raise!"AFSCME is considered the most influential union in the entire American labor movement.  AFSCME members across the country mobilize like no one else.  We help elect leaders who support pro-worker agendas and defeat those who don’t.  We win on issues in Washington, D.C., and the halls of government everywhere.

AFSCME Votes 2008

Check out AFSCME’s new 2008 elections website. This is a members-only website with lots of information about AFSCME’s campaign to win back the White House for working families.

AFSCME Presidential Forum – June 19, 2007

AFSCME held a Presidential Forum as part of the 2007 National Leadership Conference on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Chris Matthews, MSNBC Election Anchor and host of the network’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” moderated the event, covered live by MSNBC.

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Nevada Presidential Forum – February 21, 2007

The first Democratic Presidential Forum of the 2008 campaign took place in Carson City on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Focusing on issues that affect working families, the event was sponsored by AFSCME and moderated by ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

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Positions We Fight For

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Raymond Summers
Council 31, Illinois

Raymond Summers

"I'm not a Democrat or a Republican, but I am a proud city employee. I support candidates who are on our side. And after they win, I make sure they vote for legislation that supports public services."