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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals.

Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

Safety Through Collective Bargaining Rights: Kelvin's Story

The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. “I want you to see my face. We need a voice on the job, so this doesn't happen again to anyone else,” said Chung, a corrections officer.

We Can Do More for Worker Safety

Workers Memorial Day is this Sunday, April 28, when we honor workers killed or injured on the job. On this day in 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed.

For almost half a century, OSHA has been charged with helping to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for men and women across this country. But under the Trump administration, OSHA is failing us. As we observe Workers Memorial Day, it’s clear that we can do more – much more – for worker safety.

A Seat at the Table for EMS Workers in Prescott, Arizona


Photo Credit: Local 2960

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The Janus case was an attempt to deliver a knockout blow to millions of working people and their families who looked to the Supreme Court as an independent institution that advances equal rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

America Needs Unions Now More than Ever As Supreme Court Sides with Corporate Billionaires Rigging Economy Against Workers

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
Contact: Marianne von Nordeck
Phone Number: 202-812-0091

On heels of high profile walkouts, new organizing and spiking approval for unions, union leaders see decision as rallying point to unrig economy and put workers first

WASHINGTON — 

AFSCME New Mexico Stands: #EndFamilySeparation

There is no law that mandates traumatizing children, only the prerogative of this president.

OPPOSE so-called “right-to-work” Ordinance in Multiple New Mexico Counties

So-called “right-to-work” is wrong for the State of New Mexico. Please plan to attend the Commission Hearings on these anti-worker ordinances. Be there early to be sure and get a seat and sign up for public comment.

Walk this Weekend to Support Pro-Worker, AFSCME Endorsed Candidates

These are the candidates who are dedicated and committed to supporting you and the issues important to our jobs.