Queens Library Guild, Local 1321

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James Certain pictured standing in front of an ambulance

In No Uncertain Terms

EMS Week is a time to recognize the sacrifices that EMS professionals make for their communities and to honor these skilled heroes w

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Three law enforcement officers stand next to one another with hands clasped behind their backs. One is holding a single rose.

AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week

Members of AFSCME’s law enforcement community take countless risks to keep our communities safe.

Safety Through Collective Bargaining Rights: Kelvin's Story

Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. “I want you to see my face. We need a voice on the job, so this doesn't happen again to anyone else,” said Chung, a corrections officer.

DC 37 Blog

Union, Advocates Fight Against Cuts to Library Budgets
Facing possible cuts in the city budget, DC 37 leaders of locals representing public library employees took to the steps of City Hall May... — May 21
Union Fights to Fund and Save Parks Jobs
By DIANE S. WILLIAMS The Play Fair coalition – consisting of DC 37 locals, parks advocates, elected officials and even the Girl Scouts of... — May 16
Generating Revenue, Protecting Services: DC 37 Leads the Way in NYC Budget Fight
By MIKE LEE As the Mayor and the City Council negotiate next year’s budget, DC 37 leaders say New York City is losing millions of dollars... — May 14
Free Citizenship Civics Classes for Green Card Holders
Beginning May 22, in partnership with the New York Historical Society, the DC 37 Citizenship Committee and DC 37 Education Fund will offer... — May 14
Union Wins on New Full-Time Positions at H+H Facility
BY DIANE S. WILLIAMS In an ongoing fight to protect jobs and benefits, the union settled a group grievance to convert nine per diem, hourly... — May 14

National AFSCME News

In No Uncertain Terms
During EMS Week, AFSCME recognizes the skill and dedication shown by EMS professionals. — May 21
Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday
On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero. — May 20
ASEA Members Block Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute
More than 200 Alaska State Employees Association (ASEA) members work at API as protective service workers, nurses and clinicians. — May 17
Nevada State Workers Rally for a Voice on the Job
Nevada state workers were joined by members of the Culinary Union Local 226 for a rally in support of Senate Bill 135, which will extend collective bargaining rights to state employees. — May 16
AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week
National Police Week is a time to honor fallen law enforcement officers, as well as a time for the law enforcement community to stand in solidarity with each other. — May 15

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