Local 1488

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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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You have the right to lobby. Use it.

Lobbying as a Public Servant: What Are Our Rights?

As a public employee, you have a special role in our state.

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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.

Union Membership Equals . . .

As union members, we're stronger together. Union membership equals fair pay, affordable healthcare, and a secure retirement.

See how much so-called "right-To-work" is going to cost your family. This is real. Use our online Lost Wage Calculator to see how much you'd lose if the Supreme Court brings Wisconsin-style empty promises to our state.

National AFSCME News

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
Help Our Sisters and Brothers in Puerto Rico
Sandra Pacheco is one of many AFSCME members and retirees in Puerto Rico who have been affected by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks that began Dec. 28. — Jan 16
Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Gets Federal Funding
A loan repayment program for behavioral health workers has federal funding thanks to AFSCME. But we are pushing Congress for more. — Jan 15