Corrections
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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
Corrections workers in a Pennsylvania county prison win better pay and benefits in their new three-year contract. 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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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 mobilizes in upstate New York to stop layoffs and save public services
Members of AFSCME Local 195 (Council 82), which represents police officers from Auburn, New York, and members of CSEA Local 806 protested outside Auburn City Hall last week and later packed a city council meeting, a joint show of union solidarity against proposed layoffs to that city’s public services. The city is facing a $5 million budget gap and is threatening to lay off dozens of city employees, including seven Auburn police officers. Union members and… 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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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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In lawsuit, AFSCME and allies slam administration for attacking PSLF
AFSCME is suing to prevent the administration from unlawfully altering the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 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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Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Iowa corrections sergeant urges support for rural hospitals, at risk from the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Read More
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Speaking out against privatizing prison health care in Iowa
AFSCME members in Iowa rally to stop privatization of prison health care. 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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AFSCME supports Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act
We support a bill that would make it easier for public safety officers to find child care. 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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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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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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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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New York state corrections superintendent is latest Never Quit winner
Ronald Walsh, a corrections superintendent in Schenectady County, N.Y., and member of AFSCME Council 82, is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award. 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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Two recent assaults at Iowa penitentiary highlight safety crisis, governor’s leadership failure
After two corrections officers were assaulted at an Iowa prison, AFSCME Council 61 demands action from governor.Iow Read More
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Memphis-area employees celebrate across-the-board pay raises and bonuses
Memphis city workers are finally getting much-needed pay raises and bonuses. Read More
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AFSCME corrections members protest unsafe conditions at Illinois facility
Safety is a big worry for staff at the Menard Correctional Center in Illinois. 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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During Correctional Officers Week, we must recognize the challenges corrections workers face
We honor corrections workers during National Correctional Officers Week. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Honoring corrections officers means recognizing the challenges they face
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Correctional Officers Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024: “During the early mornings, late nights and all hours in between, corrections officers and employees work to keep our communities safe. It is physically and mentally demanding work, and they deserve respect. But… 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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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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