Local 579

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A Puerto Rican flag sits between stone rubble.

Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico

On a normal day, Sandra Pacheco, an administrative assistant in Puerto Rico’s Department of Transportation and Public Works, begins her day at 7 a.m., filing paperwork for her colleagues in the fie

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Supporters of the "Fight for $15" movement march with banners and posters.

2020 Minimum Wage Hikes to Benefit 7 Million Working People

The new year brings good news for millions of working Americans. Nearly 7 mill

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A sign reading "Student Loan Help" in front of a person looking at paperwork.

Caught in Limbo: AFSCME Member Struggles with Student Loan Forgiveness

As a public librarian for the Philadelphia Free Library, Sheila O’Steen embodies what we think of when we imagine a public service worker. Every day, she interacts with members of her community.

George Morales

Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community

VOTE in the Spring 2020 Election

The Spring Election is on April 7, 2020.

Find out what's on your ballot and where to vote at myvote.wi.gov.

See who has been endorsed by AFSCME WI Council 32.

Email Congress & Demand Action to End Gun Violence

This action network campaign was created by our union brothers and sisters in the NEA.

National AFSCME News

Join a Union. Your Wallet Will Thank You.
Joining a union will improve your financial wellbeing. New federal statistics prove that point. — Jan 23
Banks Are No Longer Forgotten Thanks to Trump Tax Cuts. But Working People Are.
The Trump tax cuts of 2017 have made the top six U.S. banks and their shareholders wealthy. Not working people. — Jan 22
AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Leader Marie Clark Passes Away
AFSCME mourns the passing of Council 8 leader Marie Clark. — Jan 21
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Labor Legacy
AFSCME President Lee Saunders explores Dr. Martin Luther King’s labor legacy. — Jan 20
Maryland Members Seek Fair Treatment from Gov. Hogan
AFSCME Maryland members rallied in Annapolis this week to send Gov. Larry Hogan a strong message that they need fair pay and safer staffing. — Jan 16

Now Is the Time

To Take Action

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Fight for Our Future