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

From organizing to outcomes: San Antonio local builds power to strengthen their city
Members of AFSCME Local 2021 in San Antonio won important gains as the cost of living rises. — Nov 20
Facing an affordability crisis, nearly 40K workers for the University of California system went on strike
Facing astronomical costs, almost 40,000 workers for the University of California system went on a two-day strike. — Nov 19
In ‘major victory,’ judge protects collective bargaining rights of VOA workers
Voice of America (VOA) workers, many of the AFSCME members, won big in federal court when a judge ruled to protect their collective bargaining rights. — Nov 18
AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts. — Nov 13
As government reopens, fight to protect families is ‘far from over’
As the federal government shutdown ended, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said the fight to protect working families is “far from over.” — Nov 13