We Mourn Puerto Rico Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate
AFSCME mourns the loss of our brother Pedro Rodríguez-Mateo, a corrections officer in Puerto Rico, who was killed in the line of duty.
AFSCME Staff |Your Union
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Offering Comfort Amidst the Cinders
Find out how Chico, California, social worker Lance Ferris, a member of AFSCME Local 2620 (Council 57) and the winner of a Never Quit Service Award, used his training to stem trauma and offer comfort after the Camp Fire.
Pete Levine |Candidates Say Yes to Union Rights
Divided presidential candidates were united over one issue at AFSCME Public Service Forum.
Pablo Ros |Public Service Forum: Recap
Presidential candidates will gather at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where they’ll face questions about their commitment to protecting public services and the working men and women who dedicate their lives to their communities.
AFSCME Staff |Candidates to Make Their Case for Public Services at AFSCME Forum
Public services will be the focus of a presidential candidate forum AFSCME is hosting on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Pete Levine |Cool Under Pressure
Never Quit Service Award winner Joe Martinez stays cool under pressure while fixing the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s helicopters.
Pete Levine |Paying it Forward in Parma
Never Quit Award Winner Annie Hoffman brings a laugh and a smile to her students’ and co-workers’ faces.
Pete Levine |42 Years of Honorable Service – 9/11 Responder Honored During Retirement
We honor Jim Tucciarelli, a 9/11 first responder and advocate for Ground Zero workers, who retired last week.
Sara Haas |We Mourn the Passing of Brother Dan Pereira
Brother Dan Pereira of Rhode Island was one of seven people killed in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire.
AFSCME Staff |At Rogers High School in Minnesota, Special Ed Students Find a Safe Place in Becky Grupa
“She just makes it so easy for kids to learn because she puts them at ease and lets them know that it’s okay if you don’t know something."
Pablo Ros |Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Shared Ideas@AFSCME
Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who was elected last fall to serve Iowa's First Congressional District, joined AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride to talk about the effect of collective bargaining on Iowans and discuss why she stands with AFSCME.
Jay Hutchison |Celebrating Tim Hughes of WFSE
Union activist, storyteller, a family man. Those are apt words to describe Tim Hughes, a leading conservative voice within AFSCME Council 28 in Washington state.
Justine Winnie, AFSCME Council 28 |Post-Tornado Recovery Work in Ohio Underscores AFSCME Never Quit Spirit
The tornadoes left more than 70,000 without power and water, and destroyed more than 500 buildings – including the homes of more than 50 AFSCME members.
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NQSA Winner Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno: A Level of Companionship Like No Other
Marie Cetti is a winner of AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award. For her and K-9 Uno, going above and beyond the call of duty is almost a part of the job description.
AFSCME Staff |Members of FL Local Help Secure the Futures of Those They Serve
Local 3025, whose members work at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, awarded scholarships to two members of the graduating senior class.
KELLY BENJAMIN, AFSCME FLORIDA, and AFSCME STAFF |P
Here’s the (Union) 411
Union 411 is a new series of videos by Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride, in which she highlights the valuable work AFSCME members do.
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#NeverQuit: Tanishia Barnes
By serving up hope and love, Tanishia makes a positive impact every single day.
AFSCME Staff |In No Uncertain Terms
During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals.
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Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday
On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero.
Lee Saunders |AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week
National Police Week is a time to honor fallen law enforcement officers, as well as a time for the law enforcement community to stand in solidarity with each other.
Pete Levine |