AFSCME members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in communities across the nation, we advocate for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and freedom and opportunity for all working families.

Public service isn’t just a job: it’s a calling. And the work of people in public service deserves respect. That’s why we stand together in AFSCME to advocate for fairness in the workplace, safety on the job, fair wages, good benefits, a secure …

Being an AFSCME member doesn't only give you an advantage at the bargaining table — it also gets you access to discounts and benefits that can help make life a little easier.

About AFSCME Leadership History Jobs We Do Retirees Next Wave Careers at AFSCME AFSCME Governance Paid for by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, 1625 L St., NW, Washington, DC, 20036.

From life insurance to auto insurance, AFSCME Advantage offers union members and their families a wide range of insurance products to meet their needs.

Feb 25, 2025 · History Museum workers are the latest Chicago-area cultural workers to form a union with AFSCME in recent years. They’re joining the Art Institute of Chicago , the Field Museum , the Museum of Science & Industry , Shedd Aquarium and others.

In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. AFSCME fought hard this year to elect pro-worker, pro-union supporters to office. While we won several critical races, others who supported the infamous Project 2025 playbook won their elections.

Jan 5, 2025 · AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed The Social Security Fairness Act into law.

Jan 29, 2025 · Today, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), represented by Democracy Forward and Bredhoff and Kaiser PLLC, filed suit against the Trump administration.

About AFSCME Leadership History Jobs We Do Retirees Next Wave Careers at AFSCME AFSCME Governance Paid for by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, 1625 L St., NW, Washington, DC, 20036.