AFSCME Wisconsin Local 2412

AFSCME Local 2412 is the labor union for University support staff at the UW-Madison and other nearby campuses, including UW System Administration. Not a member yet? Click here to join us today!

We have trained and experienced Union Stewards/Personal Representatives available to assist, represent, and advise you with workplace concerns and questions. Union representatives are a resource to help you navigate the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act, so please contact a representative of the local if you need this kind of assistance. In most cases, the Union Stewards of Local 2412 can also serve as your personal representative.

National AFSCME News

We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid
Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos. — Jul 30
Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.
We celebrate the anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid with mixed feelings because these programs are under threat. — Jul 29
Workers, pro-worker lawmakers show how big, ugly budget law will hurt Nevadans
There’s nothing beautiful about the new budget law. Nevadans will be hurt by it. Pretty much the only people to benefit are the ultra-rich, who will get huge tax breaks. — Jul 29
Anne Arundel County Public Library workers ratify first union contract in unanimous vote
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, public library workers ratified their first contract last week. — Jul 28
AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. — Jul 25