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Public service workers are more determined than ever to make their communities better by coming together in strong unions such as AFSCME.

State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds

Despite high levels of stress on the job, many state and local workers say they highly value serving the public and their communities and feel generally satisfied with their jobs.

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AFSCME member and social worker Miriam Doyle speaks at rally with Rep. Joe Courtney

House Passes AFSCME-Backed Workplace Violence Prevention Act

AFSCME members who work in health care and social services jobs face workplace violence daily. Now they are closer to having it.

Union Membership Equals . . .

As union members, we're stronger together. Union membership equals fair pay, affordable healthcare, and a secure retirement.

See how much so-called "right-To-work" is going to cost your family. This is real. Use our online Lost Wage Calculator to see how much you'd lose if the Supreme Court brings Wisconsin-style empty promises to our state.

National AFSCME News

LA Museum Does the Right Thing
Los Angeles museum takes the right approach – it voluntarily recognizes workers’ union. — Dec 11
AFSCME Applauds Major Win on Paid Leave for Federal Workers
After years of trying, Congress strikes deal providing paid parental leave for federal workers. — Dec 11
SNAP Rule Change Will Leave Hundreds of Thousands Hungry
A change to SNAP imposed by the Trump administration will leave hundreds of thousands in hunger. — Dec 10
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. — Dec 9
AFSCME Supports Bill to Restore Voting Rights Protections
We strongly support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would block discriminatory laws aimed at disenfranchising minority voters. — Dec 6

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George Morales

Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community

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State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds

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House Passes AFSCME-Backed Workplace Violence Prevention Act

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Los Angeles Retiree Selma Benjamin: Dedicated and Determined at 100

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