Local 562

AFSCME Local 562 represents nearly 400 hard-working state administrative-clerical employees in more than 30 state agencies, including DMV, DDS, DOL, DCF, DSS, DMHAS, WCSU, NVCC and NCC.

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived!

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

Help us make a difference in 2021 by adding your name to our petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to take action to protect our school communities during COVID-19.

National AFSCME News

A year of negotiations, a hard-fought new contract for 8,000 OHSU workers
With a groundbreaking new contract, 8,000 Oregon Health and Sciences University workers experienced the union difference. — Feb 2
AFSCME health care workers in South Florida win much-needed pay increase
Members of AFSCME Local 1363 who work for Jackson Health System in South Florida won a much-needed 4% cost-of-living adjustment. — Jan 28
Fighting for their patients, UNAC/UHCP Kaiser workers mount second strike
Members of UNAC/UHCP who work at Kaiser Permanente in California and Hawaii went on unfair labor practice strike to demand Kaiser come to the table and bargain in good faith over better staffing levels and better wages, among other things. — Jan 27
Home care providers in Santa Barbara County, Calif., win strong new contract
Home care providers in Santa Barbara, Calif., who are members of United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) won a strong new contract. — Jan 27
Bilingual nurse in Illinois is latest winner of Never Quit Service Award
Noemi Golden, a registered nurse for the Madison County (Ill.) Health Department and member of AFSCME Local 799 (Council 31), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. — Jan 26