Our Issues

Democracy for All

Labor rights are civil rights. From Dr. King’s march with striking sanitation workers in 1968 to AFSCME’s involvement in today’s civil rights movement, AFSCME is committed to policies that promote social justice, making it easier – not harder – to vote. AFSCME supports restoring the full power of the Voting Rights Act. AFSCME works to end the poisonous influence of billionaires and corporate special interests in our political system and restrict corporate money in our elections.

Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was in support of striking AFSCME sanitation workers 56 years ago.

In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs

AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color.

First union contract represents a huge victory to workers at Columbus Museum of Art

The ratification of their first union contract represents a huge victory for workers at the Columbus Museum of Art, who are members of AFSCME Ohio Council 8.

Elmore Nickleberry, Memphis sanitation worker who went on strike in 1968, dies at 92

Elmore Nickleberry, AFSCME sanitation worker and participant in historic 1968 Memphis strike, has died at age 92.

Resolutions

Trans Autonomy

Voting Rights: Making Good Trouble

Honoring Roberto Clemente

Standing with the Cuban People and Against Oppression

Affordable Housing for Seniors

Committing Our Union to Racial and Gender Equity (Courage)

Committing Our Union to Racial and Gender Equity (Courage)

Defending Reproductive Rights

Paid Parental Leave

Addressing Climate Change

Our Issues

A Voice on the Job for All

Health Care for All

Retirement Security for All

Quality Public Services for All

Democracy for All