AFSCME Members: Who We Are
Learn MoreHonoring the Past, Fighting for the Future
AFSCME Retirees are a big factor in our union’s growth agenda. Their message to working members is clear: “We need to keep fighting for what previous generations have won.”
In Depth
AFSCME Women: Motivated, Mobilized and Leading the Way
We organize for rights and respect, and in 2020 we will organize to make sure people in public service have a say in the elections.
A Voice on the Job in Behavioral Health
More people are seeking behavioral health services, but the workers aren’t getting the respect they deserve. Our multimedia project shows how you can change that.
The Racist Roots of Right to Work
Proponents of so-called “right to work” often use lofty language to sell their agenda, but the truth behind right to work is much uglier. It was started in the Jim Crow South of the 1940s by a self-described white supremacist.
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We’re Standing Together
Unions are the key to fixing this rigged economy. The U.S. Supreme Court case, Janus v. AFSCME, strikes at our freedom to join in strong unions for a better future. Stand in solidarity with working people.
Learn More: Janus v. AFSCME
Supreme Court Sides with Billionaires Over Working People
The U.S. Supreme Court today sided with powerful CEOs, billionaires and corporate special interests against public service workers and everyday working people by issuing an adverse ruling in Janus v. AFSCME.
Why Janus v. AFSCME is a Threat to All Working People
Pres. Lee Saunders explains why the Janus v. AFSCME case is a big threat to public service workers.
Scam Alert: State Policy Network
You could become the target of a scam to trick you into quitting your union. Don’t fall for it.
Read moreNominate Someone Today!
Know someone at your work who’s truly dedicated to public service? Someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty and does an outstanding job? Nominate them for a Never Quit Service Award.
AFSCME Members Never Quit
With Poise and Compassion, Heather Mikesell Protects Children in Fairbanks, AK
Heather Mikesell earned AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award through her dedication to helping the children of Fairbanks, Alaska.
A Minor Gesture Makes a Major Difference
Iowa utility worker Chris DeHarty, a member of AFSCME Local 212 (Council 61), helped his fellow public service worker, Lynette Tiede-Beals, in a time of crisis.
Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community
George Morales, a member of AFSCME Local 1624, has always believed in his community, even when others didn’t. That’s why he’s a Never Quit Service Award winner.
Read moreA 57-Year-Old AFSCME Free College Graduate’s Advice: ‘If I can do it, you can do it’
If a 57-year old AFSCME member can earn his associate degree through the AFSCME Free College benefit, so can you.
Featured Benefits
NJ Librarian Praises Fast Access to Disaster Relief Grant with the Union Plus Credit Card
Through a quick phone call, Shileen Shaw found out she was eligible for the Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant2 – a $500 cash grant that does not have to be repaid.
AFSCME Member Finds His Commuter Cool
Looking for a new ride? Check out the Union Plus Auto Buying Service.
AFSCME Member Finds Valuable Assistance Through Union Plus Disability Grant
One AFSCME member found help through the Union Plus Disability Grant after she was forced to stop working. You can, too.
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