Politics & Elections

AFSCME is considered the most influential union in the entire American labor movement.  AFSCME members across the country mobilize like no one else.  We help elect leaders who support pro-worker agendas and defeat those who don’t.  We win on issues in Washington, D.C., and the halls of government everywhere.

Election 2008

Highlights from AFSCME's Get Out the Vote campaign in the 2008 Election, including a video wrap-up, a photo gallery and AFSCME President Gerald McEntee's statement on Barack Obama's historic win.

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    PEOPLE – Fighting for Candidates Who Will Fight for Us

    Through PEOPLE we help elect candidates who stand for what matters to AFSCME members: strong contracts, no contracting out, affordable heath care, retirement security, no cuts to vital public services. Learn how you can be part of PEOPLE power

    AFSCME Presidential Forum – June 19, 2007

      AFSCME held a Presidential Forum as part of the 2007 National Leadership Conference on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Chris Matthews, MSNBC Election Anchor and host of the network’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” moderated the event, covered live by MSNBC.

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      Positions We Fight For

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