Aaron Gallant
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AFSCME Nevada state workers show congressman how they support the most vulnerable
AFSCME members who work for the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services were recently paid a visit by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) at their worksite. Read More
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This Women’s History Month, Nevada’s women state workers begin a new chapter
Nevada state administrative and clerical workers filed to hold an election to vote for their new union with AFSCME Local 4041. Read More
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AFSCME members answer the call to demand respect and recognition for 911 dispatchers
AFSCME 911 dispatchers walked the halls of Congress this week to urge passage of a law that would reclassify 911 dispatchers. Read More
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AFSCME members defend workplace protection for pregnant and postpartum COs
Public safety professionals are turning to AFSCME to build power at work, and advocate for safety on the job, better wages, good health care and a secure retirement. Read More
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Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises
Pay raises are finally coming to thousands of AFSCME-represented public safety professionals in Puerto Rico. Read More
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AFSCME fights back as private prison corporation asks Supreme Court for a shield from accountability
AFSCME fights the private prison industry’s attempt to evade accountability. Read More
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‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
We welcome the newest members of our union in Delaware. Read More
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Drug exposure causes medical emergencies at Iowa facility
Exposure to narcotics sickens corrections officers in an Iowa prison. Read More
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Five COs hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison
Prison drugs hospitalize five corrections officers in Connecticut. Read More
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Cracking cases and fighting for fairness across Michigan
Special agents in Michigan bring their professional dedication to building their union. Read More
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With a stronger voice, staff to push harder for changes at USA’s largest maximum-security prison
With a stronger voice, staff at USA’s largest maximum-security prison are working to resolve longtime workplace issues. Read More
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A new law enforcement union rises in the Land of Enchantment
Taos, New Mexico, police formed a union to get paid what they are worth. Read More
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Don’t mess with AFSCME Texas Corrections: Winning through political action, organizing
Members of AFSCME Texas Corrections Employees Council 907 made lots of progress in the Texas Legislature this year. Read More
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No room for profit: corrections officers, staff take a stand against privatization
Increasingly, AFSCME corrections members are saying no to private prisons. Join them. Read More
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New York’s public safety professionals celebrate new PTSD law
Council 82 members celebrate New York state’s new PTSD law they helped pass. Read More
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AFSCME members in Maryland fight for public employee safety bill in honor of fallen probation and parole agent
AFSCME Maryland members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor a fallen probation and parole agent and call for improved workplace safety in the public sector. Read More
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Civilian staff at Indianapolis police department organize new union, win first contract
Civilians who work for the Indiana’s largest police department are celebrating their first union contract. Read More
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AFSCME mourns the loss of IVP Dan DiClemente
AFSCME and the labor movement lost a champion on June 23, when Daniel (Dan) S. DiClemente passed away at the age of 56. Read More
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AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job
Rest in power, Agent Davis Martinez Read More
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Police departments can attract new officers thanks to AFSCME-backed Recruit and Retain Act
A new federal law will help police hire more people. Read More
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New York’s corrections officers pressure state lawmakers for safer facilities
New York state COs pressure state lawmakers for safer corrections facilities. Read More
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AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands
Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
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With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana
We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. Read More
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Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities
Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More
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Public Safety Spotlight: ‘The calm voice in the storm’
We honor professionals like Chad Piazza during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Read More
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