AFSCME Local 2227

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A Puerto Rican flag sits between stone rubble.

Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico

On a normal day, Sandra Pacheco, an administrative assistant in Puerto Rico’s Department of Transportation and Public Works, begins her day at 7 a.m., filing paperwork for her colleagues in the fie

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Supporters of the "Fight for $15" movement march with banners and posters.

2020 Minimum Wage Hikes to Benefit 7 Million Working People

The new year brings good news for millions of working Americans. Nearly 7 mill

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A sign reading "Student Loan Help" in front of a person looking at paperwork.

Caught in Limbo: AFSCME Member Struggles with Student Loan Forgiveness

As a public librarian for the Philadelphia Free Library, Sheila O’Steen embodies what we think of when we imagine a public service worker. Every day, she interacts with members of her community.

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

Maryland Members Seek Fair Treatment from Gov. Hogan
AFSCME Maryland members rallied in Annapolis this week to send Gov. Larry Hogan a strong message that they need fair pay and safer staffing. — Jan 16
Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico
Sandra Pacheco is one of many AFSCME members and retirees in Puerto Rico who have been affected by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began Dec. 28. — Jan 16
Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding
A loan repayment program for behavioral health workers has federal funding thanks to AFSCME. But we are pushing Congress for more. — Jan 15
AFSCME Local 4041 Certified As Exclusive Representatives For Three Bargaining Units
Three groups of State of Nevada employees have just won recognition as AFSCME to negotiate contracts. — Jan 14
UC Santa Cruz Skilled Workers Forced to Go On Strike
Chronic low staffing, poor pay are among the reasons why skilled workers at the University of California-Santa Cruz have gone on strike. — Jan 14

Senate’s Health Care Bill Just as Bad as the House Bill