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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

Drug exposure causes medical emergencies at Iowa facility

Three corrections officers at Anamosa State Penitentiary in Iowa were hospitalized after being exposed to illegal narcotics at their workplace.

Drug exposure causes medical emergencies at Iowa facility

AFSCME supports the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act

AFSCME supports the bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act (H.R.

AFSCME supports the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act

For AFSCME public safety members, summer brings a wave of activism

While summer means rest and relaxation for many Americans, AFSCME members who work in public safety have brought a wave of white-hot energy to their fight for fairness on the job.  

For AFSCME public safety members, summer brings a wave of activism

Union responds after five corrections officers hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison

Five correctional officers in Connecticut were hospitalized after being exposed to illegal narcotics at their workplace on June 28. The officers began experiencing physical symptoms after administering Narcan to an inmate who had overdosed.

Union responds after five corrections officers hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison