Last month, Parole and Probation Agent Davis Martinez was tragically killed on duty. AFSCME Local 3661 continues to demand better safety protocols, despite Maryland State Department of Public Safety repeatedly ignoring members' safety concerns. Martinez’s death is a wake-up call for protecting public safety workers.
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AFSCME is the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union. AFSCME’s members provide the vital services that make America happen. We are nurses, corrections officers, child care providers, EMTs, sanitation workers and more. With working members in hundreds of different occupations and retirees across the country, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families. AFSCME is a union comprised of a diverse group of people who share a common commitment to public service. For us, serving the public is not just a job, it’s a calling. An important part of our mission is to advocate for the vital services that keep our families safe and make our communities strong. We also advocate for prosperity and opportunity for all of America’s working families. We not only stand for fairness at the bargaining table — we fight for fairness in our communities and in the halls of government.
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“Honestly, I was just trying to get to the park, make sure everybody was out and I was going to get the heck out of there, too. I just ran out of time.” – Iowa Sherriff’s Deputy Sgt. Todd Dollen, a member of AFSCME Council 61, who had to ride out a tornado in his cruiser after saving people from it.
Sheriff’s deputy rides out tornado in vehicle after saving lives of others
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“Our governor and his yes men in the legislature thought that when they passed the most anti-union, anti-worker legislation in Florida history … that we would just sit down and shut up. That just made us want to work even harder to show AFSCME members don’t just give up because it is hard.” – Joe Simmons Jr., president of Local 871 (AFSCME Florida).
New contract for Miami solid waste workers highlights the union difference
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AFSCME President Lee Saunders paid tribute to the Rev. James Lawson, who died Monday, calling him “one of the greatest architects of social change in recent American history.”
AFSCME mourns the loss of the Rev. James Lawson
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“You’re standing up for what you believe in, you’re standing up because you have a seat at the table. They have a responsibility to negotiate a fair contract with you. And if they don’t, we will raise all kinds of hell.” — AFSCME President Lee Saunders, voicing solidarity with postdoctoral researchers at Oregon Health & Science University amid resistance from administrators.
AFSCME president joins OHSU workers in contract fight, celebrates organizing win
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“In the past, our perspectives and voices weren’t really being heard or considered in the personnel committees the city used to do. With this contract, we’ve finally been heard, and I’m proud of the work that our bargaining team has done.” – Pete Torigoe, a wastewater treatment plant mechanic, for the city of Salisbury, Maryland.
Workers for Salisbury, Maryland, unanimously ratify first contract
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This International Museum Day, let's shine a spotlight on the heartbeat of our cultural institutions – the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Whether you're curating exhibitions, keeping the facilities clean, or engaging visitors with fascinating stories, your dedication fuels our love for art and history.
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A sense of duty, professionalism, and service is what unites AFSCME members in law enforcement. This Law Enforcement Week we honor their unwavering commitment and sacrifice.
This Law Enforcement Week, we acknowledge the valor and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers. With gratitude, let’s recognize the courage they demonstrate in safeguarding our communities and ensuring justice for all.