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In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis

CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Members of AFSCME Local 589 who serve as corrections officers at Franklin County Jail used their union voice Wednesday night, speaking out at a county commissioners meeting. 

In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis

AFSCME heroes help heal MI community gripped by tragedy

Public service workers make our communities stronger, safer, and healthier. When tragedy strikes, they’re often the first to respond, and the first to offer steadfast support so the community can heal.  

AFSCME heroes help heal MI community gripped by tragedy

Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Editor’s note: Today is AFSCME’s Lower Health Care Costs Day of Action. After reading Iowa Corrections Sgt.

Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school

New backpacks and school supplies. The clang of lockers and the squeak of sneakers across just-waxed hallways.  

It’s back-to-school season, a season that usually brings to mind students and teachers.  

AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school

AFSCME fights back as private prison corporation asks Supreme Court for a shield from accountability

A private prison corporation is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to give private prison contractors a free pass from accountability and responsibility.

AFSCME fights back as private prison corporation asks Supreme Court for a shield from accountability

Iowa members rally to stop privatization of prison health care

DES MOINES, Iowa – The state of Iowa is trying to hand over prison health care to a private corporation. But AFSCME members are having none of it.

Iowa members rally to stop privatization of prison health care

OCSEA members in corrections secure funding for tasers at Ohio’s facilities

In a hard-fought win for safer facilities, OCSEA members are celebrating a legislative victory that will help protect Ohio’s corrections officers.

OCSEA members in corrections secure funding for tasers at Ohio’s facilities

‘Backbone of the department’: Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81

Monica Walker helps bring justice to people who have survived child abuse and sexual assault. As a legal assistant in Delaware’s Special Victims Unit, she deals with some of the toughest cases.

‘Backbone of the department’: Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81

This administration is forgetting the sacrifice of 9/11 responders

We promised to “never forget.” In the aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history, we vowed to always remember and honor the sacrifice of those who died from the 9/11 attacks. Many of them, including AFSCME members, died while trying to save lives. 

This administration is forgetting the sacrifice of 9/11 responders

Northumberland County Commissioners reject Fact-Finder report that recommends higher wages for first responders

When someone calls 911 in Northumberland County, an AFSCME member is likely to answer the phone.

They understand that if you are calling them, it might be your worst day, but they are dedicated to getting you the help you need.

Northumberland County Commissioners reject Fact-Finder report that recommends higher wages for first responders