Public Safety
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Corrections staff pass vote of no confidence in NM warden, seek his replacement
AFSCME corrections officers who work at a New Mexico prison are demanding that the county remove the warden. Read More
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‘Unsung heroes’ of law enforcement win strong contract in Blair County, PA
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Penn. – The AFSCME members who keep Pennsylvania’s Blair County Prison safe and secure have overwhelmingly ratified a strong new three-year contract. The collective bargaining agreement, ratified on May 22, includes pay raises, more holidays and other gains that will help attract new employees and retain experienced officers and staff who are critical to the facility’s success. To achieve this victory, the corrections officers and members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped… Read More
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AFSCME members who keep a PA jail running mobilize for paid parental leave victory
Members of AFSCME Local 543 celebrate a new paid parental leave policy for Lehigh County workers that they fought for. Read More
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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Any AFSCME Public Safety member will tell you that during an emergency, you have to act fast — regardless of what you are doing at that time. And on many shifts, that means meal breaks are the first thing to disappear. But first responders are still entitled to paid meal breaks under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) if they remain on call. For four members of Local 260 (AFSCME Florida),… Read More
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AFSCME corrections officers in Connecticut recognized for making workplaces safer
Advocating for safer workplaces wins accolades for AFSCME corrections workers in Connecticut. Read More
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Honoring the behind-the-scenes service of corrections officers and employees
During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, AFSCME salutes the workers who keep us safe. 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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In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force
Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025. Read More
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In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis
Pennsylvania corrections officers fight for better staffing. Read More
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AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school
Two AFSCME public safety members go back to school. 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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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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We mourn and honor AFSCME’s fallen heroes during National Law Enforcement Week
The names of five fallen AFSCME-represented heroes were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this week. Read More
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Corrections workers keep us safe. Let’s thank them.
Let’s honor the important work the nation’s corrections employees do to keep our communities safe. Read More
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Let’s thank emergency dispatchers for saving lives
Thank you, 911 dispatchers and emergency phone operators, for saving lives every day. Read More
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Powered by her union, this dental hygienist thrives while working in a prison
Marci Smith, a dental hygienist who has worked in Illinois prisons for almost 30 years. is the subject of our latest Public Safety Spotlight. 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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Curbing the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois
Learn how AFSCME Council 31 members are helping solve the corrections staffing crisis in Illinois. Read More
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Rhode Island airport police, firefighters have ‘no confidence’ in management
AFSCME Rhode Island members pass no confidence vote against airport managers. 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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Collective action, tenacity net big pension win for Rhode Island’s public safety professionals
Rhode Island’s public safety professionals are celebrating a big pension win. Read More
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AFSCME Council 31 report spotlights dangers of illegal drugs in Illinois’ prisons
A new report by AFSCME Council 31 spotlights the spread of illegal drugs in Illinois prisons. Read More
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A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community
Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. 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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