
KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE
America’s communities never rest. Streets need cleaning. Families need care. Students deserve well-run schools, and our neighborhoods demand safety. That’s why people who work in public service never stop. This isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. The work matters because it means something to make a community better.
AFSCME believes that every person working to sustain their community deserves respect. As part of the AFL-CIO, AFSCME is one of the nation’s leading advocates for working women and men. Our 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen, and we believe everyone deserves a chance to fulfill the American dream.
AFSCME is the union that honors solidarity without conformity, drawing each member’s story into a force of experience and commitment that can’t be ignored. That’s how we win better lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities. For people proudly committed to public service, we never quit.
We are AFSCME, join us.
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How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success
Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen.
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Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract
Congratulations to Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review workers for winning their first AFSCME contract.
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An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts
Our latest Never Quit Winner, Daisy Powell, is an Illinois cafeteria worker beloved by her students and her co-workers.
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Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources
During National EMS Week, AFSCME honors the Emergency Medical Services professionals who save lives every day.
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Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care
Minnesota’s largest public hospital will remain open thanks to the efforts of AFSCME members who work there.

