Local 2278 Pennsauken Township

New Jersey's communities never rest. Streets need cleaning. Families need care. Students deserve well-run schools, and our neighborhoods demand safety. That’s why people who work in public service never stop. This isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. The work matters because it means something to make a community better.

National AFSCME News

Retiree says budget bill plays with people’s lives by gutting lifesaving programs
The cruel budget bill shouldn’t become law, AFSCME retiree tells Congress. — Jun 26
Judge blocks administration’s efforts to bust federal employee unions
A federal judge says no to the administration’s attempt to bust federal unions. — Jun 25
A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment
Taos, New Mexico, police formed a union to get paid what they are worth. — Jun 25
Never Quit winner helps make Saratoga Springs, N.Y., look beautiful
Rob Wheelock, a public works supervisor for the city of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is the latest winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. — Jun 25
Alaska member makes long journey to tell lawmakers to protect lifesaving services
An Alaska member made a 4,000-mile journey to tell lawmakers face-to-face to protect the services that working families rely on. — Jun 24