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AFSCME honors public safety professionals during National Law Enforcement Week

National Law Enforcement Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of America’s public safety professionals.

MN CO and Never Quit Award Winner Rick Neyssen Proves Brains Beats Brawn

“I love to talk,” says Minnesota Corrections Officer Rick Neyssen with a chuckle.

December 2018 Stewards in Training

2018 AFSCME Convention

AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up

LAS VEGAS — More than 160 AFSCME members gathered in Las Vegas last week to lift up the voice of public service workers and move our union forward.  

At the AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizer Rise Up conference, VMOs from around the country attended skill-building training sessions and visited Nevada state employees to share the vision of improving the quality of public services and the lives of those who provide those services. 

Ever Wondered What it's Like to be an AFSCME Member Organizer?

My lost-time experience further enhanced and strengthened my love for being part of our union. I’ll only work union from now on. I want to encourage everyone who doesn’t know much about the union or is looking for change, to consider participating in our member organizing program.

Federal Court Rejection of Corporate-Backed Lawsuit Is A Win for Working People

A federal court has ruled in favor of working families and against wealthy special interests in Danielson v. AFSCME Council 28, a case out of Washington state.  

Addressing Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment

Lindsey Fenner, Executive Board and Newsletter Editor, Penn Lake Library

In November, AFSCME Local 2822 stewards, elected representatives and activists attended a bullying and sexual harassment training put on by the University of Minnesota’s Labor Education Service.

A New Voice: December 2018

New Voice AFSCME 2822 newsletter Hennepin County union

For December, we say thanks to our outgoing Chief Steward and have updates from Child Protection and the Service Center. Click on the link below to view/download as a PDF.