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AFSCME member who kept a Rhode Island airport running is reinstated

Two years ago, Fire Lieutenant Steven Parent, president of Local 2873 (Rhode Island Council 94), who helps keep T.F. Green International Airport running safely, was wrongly fired.

AFSCME member who kept a Rhode Island airport running is reinstated

Never Quit winner is Puerto Rican forensic investigator living his childhood dream

Growing up in Puerto Rico, all of Adalberto Díaz’s friends knew that he had a dream to become a forensic investigator.

Today, he has achieved that dream, serving his community at the Institute of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico, in the capital, San Juan.   

Never Quit winner is Puerto Rican forensic investigator living his childhood dream

Florida public safety members enforce their contract – and win big

The paramedics, EMTs and communications specialists of Local 260 (AFSCME Florida) have once again secured a big win by upholding their contract – a victory worth more tha

Florida public safety members enforce their contract – and win big

Never Forget

On this day, we pause to honor the public safety professionals, AFSCME members and all who gave their lives on September 11, 2001, and honor those who responded in the moment and afterwards. They came from different backgrounds and beliefs, held different jobs and walked diff

Never Forget

AFSCME Members in New York Secure Key Public Safety Wins in 2026 Legislative Session

Public safety workers in New York made their voices heard during this year’s legislative session and won some big victories in Albany.

AFSCME Members in New York Secure Key Public Safety Wins in 2026 Legislative Session

Back to School and Unionized

Great start to the new school year with New York School Security Aides joining the AFSCME Public Safety family by organizing with 

Back to School and Unionized

Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home

When people are in danger, we count on trained public service workers to answer the call. 

Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home

Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy

Hector Travieso Miranda guards some of the most dangerous criminals in Puerto Rico. The veteran corrections officer knows he’s dealing with people that society wants to see locked up.  

Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

AFSCME Public Safety members secured a major legislative victory in the U.S. Senate this week with the passage of the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026. 

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

AFSCME pays tribute to members who lost their lives on the job

The following was part of AFSCME's 47th International Convention:

AFSCME pays tribute to members who lost their lives on the job