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This Wisconsin AFSCME member is running to make life better for working families

For Ben Gruber, working as a conservation warden in Wisconsin is more than just a job. It’s a commitment to serve the public.

He works hard to protect rural communities across Southwest Wisconsin. 

This Wisconsin AFSCME member is running to make life better for working families

With Special Thanks to AFSCME Members at the New Britain Police, Council 4 Celebrates a Season of Giving, Service, and Solidarity

Every holiday season, AFSCME Council 4 proudly joins with our members in the New Britain Police Department to gather toys for the New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department’s annual holiday toy drive—to bring joy, comfort, and hope to children and families in need ac

With Special Thanks to AFSCME Members at the New Britain Police, Council 4 Celebrates a Season of Giving, Service, and Solidarity

Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises

Correctional officers and other public safety professionals in Puerto Rico are celebrating after years of fighting for fair wages. More than 3,500 employees at the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will see a significant pay increase starting Dec. 16.  

Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises

Warren County public safety professionals ratify three-year contract

This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for union solidarity, strong contracts, and the public safety professionals who work around the clock—including holidays—to make sure our families and festivities are protected. 

Warren County public safety professionals ratify three-year contract

Mail scanning: It’s finally happening in Illinois

After AFSCME and the Illinois Department of Corrections reached an agreement to bring mail scanning technology to every state prison, union members took heart, hoping that the years of heightened drug use by individuals in custody would be coming to an end.

Mail scanning: It’s finally happening in Illinois

Holiday tradition continues in Auburn, New York, thanks to members of an AFSCME police union

What started as a holiday let-down became a powerful example of what AFSCME members can achieve when we take collective action.

Holiday tradition continues in Auburn, New York, thanks to members of an AFSCME police union

Police officers help elect pro-public safety mayor in Stratford, Conn.

Elections are about priorities. And for the police officers in Stratford, Connecticut, their top priority has always been to protect and serve their communities.

Police officers help elect pro-public safety mayor in Stratford, Conn.

51-year veteran corrections nurse wins vacation leave grievance

NAPE/AFSCME member Elaine Serrell began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in April 1974. Elaine has been a state employee for so long, she has outlasted her first two worksites.

51-year veteran corrections nurse wins vacation leave grievance

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