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Jun. 25, 2025

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A stronger union voice will improve conditions at America’s largest maximum-security prison

Thousands of AFSCME members work in corrections across the United States. We watch out for each other, we keep inmates safe and we’re proud to protect our communities.

A stronger union voice will improve conditions at America’s largest maximum-security prison

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Jun. 25, 2025

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A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment

Police Officer Lucas Martinez is proud to protect the residents in Taos, New Mexico. It’s a unique place, filled with history, art, culture and lots of diversity.

A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment

Jun. 25, 2025

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Frontline Paramedic Is Always There for His Community

Front-line EMS workers take care of our neighbors and save lives. Paramedic Anders Clayton is prepared to handle any situation. Every call is different, but his sense of purpose stays the same.

Frontline Paramedic Is Always There for His Community

Group of members and leaders from AFSCME Texas Corrections. Photo credit: AFSCME Texas Corrections.

Jun. 19, 2025

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Don’t mess with AFSCME Texas Corrections: Winning through political action, organizing

When AFSCME members stand together, we make real progress. And that’s definitely true in Texas.

Don’t mess with AFSCME Texas Corrections: Winning through political action, organizing

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Jun. 03, 2025

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We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week

During the annual candlelight vigil that’s part of National Law Enforcement Week, the names of officers killed in the line of duty in the past year were

We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week

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Jun. 03, 2025

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Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services

A letter sent by our country’s mayors to lawmakers in Washington last week spotlighted how cuts to Medicaid will make our communities less safe.

Mayors warn that cuts to Medicaid will weaken public safety, emergency services

Apr. 17, 2025

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Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives

We thank 911 dispatchers, emergency phone operators and other emergency telecommunications workers for saving lives every day.

Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives

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Mar. 07, 2025

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Powered by her union, this dental hygienist thrives while working in a prison

When Marci Smith started working part-time in Illinois prisons in 1997, the dental hygienist had a second job working in private practice. She says that she found the private practice work a little boring, whereas working in a prison brought new challenges every day.

Powered by her union, this dental hygienist thrives while working in a prison

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Mar. 05, 2025

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No room for profit: corrections officers, staff take a stand against privatization

For corrections officers like Amanda Biggins, defeating prison privatization is much more important than party politics. It’s about keeping her union contract with fair wages, health care and working conditions.

No room for profit: corrections officers, staff take a stand against privatization

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Feb. 27, 2025

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Maryland state supervisors overwhelmingly choose AFSCME as their union

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Great news out of Maryland!

Maryland state supervisors overwhelmingly choose AFSCME as their union