AFSCME 2011 Public Safety Congress
AFSCME-represented corrections and sworn law enforcement employees from all over the country gathered in Houston, Texas, from September 16-18, 2011, at the AFSCME Public Safety Congress. This Congress was especially important, as public employees are facing the most severe attacks in our history. Public safety workers as well as civilian public employees are facing drastic cuts in funding, layoffs and attacks on our pensions and health care. Wholesale privatization of corrections is being proposed around the country. And this year, unlike any other time in our history as a union, we are facing a widespread and determined effort to deprive us of our very right to collectively bargain and engage in political and legislative activity.

A Force to Be Reckoned With
President Saunders speaks at the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Rally
AFSCME Makes Equality Happen
Jansing & Co. - Joan Raymond Interview
Meet Joan Raymond. She picked up Mitt Romney's trash.
Meet Temo Fuentes. He repairs fire trucks in Mitt Romney's neighborhood.
Meet Richard Hayes. He picks up Mitt Romney's trash.
Coast-to-Coast Victories for Emergency Medical Workers
Officers Are Sworn In
Rally for Public Service Workers
Building Strength Through Organizing
Michael Rider, Oklahoma Local 1180
Debbie Anders, Wisconsin Council 24, Local 82
Fluffy Aerts, Wisconsin Council 40, Local 1889
Ron Hart, Wisconsin Council 48, Local 1654
Kathy Chatman, Georgia Local 3
Shantil Carter, Maryland Council 982, Local 1535
Jose Gonzalez, New York DC 37, Local 3621
Jason Brollini, United EMS Workers, Local 4911
Michael Rider, Oklahoma Local 1180, closes the Organizing program
California Attorney General Kamala Harris' full remarks
Excerpts from California Attorney General Kamala Harris' remarks
2012 AFSCME Spirit of Public Service Award: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Sheri Van Horsen, President, Arizona Local 3111
Excerpts from Secretary-Treasurer Saunders' address
Excerpts from Vice President Biden's remarks
Secretary-Treasurer Saunders' full address
Vice President Biden's full remarks
Ed Schultz Introduces Battleground Speakers