AFSCME Local 2227

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Value the work of AFSCME library workers

On this National Library Workers Day, AFSCME library workers deserve to be recognized for the value they bring to ou

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AFSCME celebrates Walsh’s confirmation as labor secretary

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is getting a big promotion.

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AFSCME member’s support for unions earns her AT&T savings

Georgia Veiga has been a proud member of AFSCME New Jersey Local 3440 for the last 17 years.

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We made it happen: Union members helped win the American Rescue Plan

As the world marked the anniversary of the

I want to elect pro-worker candidates in 2020!

In 2020, we're ready to elect candidates that will stand up and fight for our values, and not rig the rules for the wealthy or sit idly buy as big corporations buy influence. Help make it happen!

Workers Rise for Climate Justice

AFSCME Florida and AFSCME locals across South Florida are partnering with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the South Florida AFL-CIO and the Workers Rise for Climate Justice Coalition to develop campaigns aiming to protect and improve jobs, livelihoods, and communities.

We need your help! Please take a brief 5-minute survey to help us understand your views on climate change, green jobs and our path forward.

National AFSCME News

Iowa prison worker deaths prompt urgent call for reforms
Two AFSCME prison workers in Iowa were killed on the job. This could’ve been avoided if there had been adequate staffing, Council 61 argues. — Apr 9
To promote prosperity and higher wages, expand collective bargaining, report suggests
A new report shows that a loss of collective bargaining has been a major factor in depressing wage growth over the last four decades. — Apr 8
Report details broken promises of New Jersey behavioral health industry
New Jersey’s top behavioral health providers have done well for themselves but have neglected their patients and employees, a new report finds. — Apr 7
Value the work of AFSCME library workers
Say thanks to a library worker on this National Library Workers Day. Honor the value they bring to the communities they serve. — Apr 6
AFSCME members in Hawaii are already benefitting from the American Rescue Plan
AFSCME members in Hawaii are already seeing the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, which has taken furloughs and layoffs off the table for now. — Apr 5