Next Wave
AFSCME’s Young Activists: Working for the Common Good
As union activists, 35ish and younger, we are taking action to recruit, engage and educate younger members to step up and carry on the legacy that AFSCME leaders before us have built.
The Future of Our Union
As a union we have always overcome whatever challenges come our way. Today, we are confronted with an altogether different sort of challenge — more than half of AFSCME members are eligible to retire in the next 10 years. But, we are not ready to fill this Leadership void. Next Wave chapters are important in providing the tools and connections to get younger members active and ready for future union leadership.
And don’t forget: Next Wave is everyone’s program — we all have a stake in the future of AFSCME.
Next Wave Toolkit
Use our Next Wave Toolkit to find out how to start a chapter, host events, get involved in the election and more.
Next Wave Conference 2009
AFSCME held the first national Next Wave conference for local and council activists on June 19-21, 2009 in Chicago, IL. Designed especially for young activists, age 35 and under, some sessions were offered for “older and wiser” activists and leaders who are playing a role in mentoring new and young activists. Read coverage from AFSCME Works Magazine, watch video from the conference, download materials and more.
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