We know that our communities are safer, healthier and stronger when public service workers – people like our nurses, paramedics, 911 operators, teachers and sanitation workers – have the freedom to join a union and speak up together for their communities. But in 25 states they lack the freedom to negotiate for better pay, benefits and working conditions.
Email your representative: Cosponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act.
AFSCME Retirees gave back to their communities through decades of hard work, but even in retirement they never quit. Strong pensions, Social Security and Medicare give us the freedom to enjoy our retirement. Public service retirees have the power to protect our retirement security. The first step is to join us!
Learn more: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/afscme-retirees-more-information
National AFSCME News
- AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry
- Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage
- Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art
- Never Quit winner Jenny Barta, a public health nurse, was born to serve her community
- AFSCME Local 2021 members celebrate pay raises they helped secure through their union
