We’re 62,000 corrections officers and 23,000 corrections employees who’ve joined forces in AFSCME to fight for better pay and benefits, for safe workplaces, and to uphold the standard of professionalism in our field. Our members are men and women working all across the country, in both maximum- and minimum-security facilities, state prisons and county jails. We have a proven record of accomplishments on the federal, state and local levels, and at the bargaining table – fighting to improve the pay and working conditions of all COs and corrections employees.
Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy
Corrections officers in Puerto Rico are living the union difference. Read More
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Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
AFSCME members in Puerto Rico took first place in an annual sports event that brings together public service workers from throughout the island. Read More
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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