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

With SNAP benefits set to end, Alaska eligibility worker sees perfect storm brewing
Cutting SNAP benefits will be a gut punch for needy Alaskans, member says. — Oct 31
Los Angeles County Museum of Art workers announce plans to join AFSCME
Workers at the LA County Art Museum are forming a union through AFSCME. — Oct 30
A Wisconsin eligibility specialist sees 'desperate' situation as funding for SNAP, Head Start ends
A Wisconsin eligibility specialist warns of serious harm to communities as funding for SNAP and Head Start runs out on Nov. 1. — Oct 29
Federal workers win as judge further halts Trump’s shutdown layoffs
Federal workers won big this week as a federal judge further barred the Trump administration from carrying out layoffs based on the shutdown. — Oct 29
More Philly cultural workers join wave of union organizing
Workers at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are joining AFSCME. — Oct 28