From the Leadership
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Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
![Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride](/about/leadership/headshot/mcbride.jpg)
Life is better in a union. Having a voice on the job means better pay, better health care, a more secure retirement, and so much more. It means having a say in safety, staffing, and other important issues that help AFSCME members do their jobs and keep America running.
Being an AFSCME member doesn't only give you an advantage at the bargaining table — it also gets you access to discounts and benefits that can help make life a little easier.