Local 562

AFSCME Local 562 represents nearly 400 hard-working state administrative-clerical employees in more than 30 state agencies, including DMV, DDS, DOL, DCF, DSS, DMHAS, WCSU, NVCC and NCC.

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University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

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Get back in action with Council 4 Fall Trainings

Council 4's Fall 2024 training schedule has arrived!

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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

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Tell Gov. Lamont to Ensure Safe & Successful Schools

Help us make a difference in 2021 by adding your name to our petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to take action to protect our school communities during COVID-19.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME fights back against attempt to freeze funding for vital programs
Attacks on working people and unions have begun, as the new administration wants to freeze federal money. — Jan 29
AFSCME and AFGE file lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to politicize the civil service
AFSCME and AFGE filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempts to politicize the civil service. — Jan 29
AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024
AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024, an announcement made in response to the annual BLS report on union membership. — Jan 28
Workers need to organize to fight against looming health care attacks
As attacks on health care loom, workers need to get organized. — Jan 27
4 anti-worker executive actions, and how they will hurt you
Attacks on workers begin on day one via a series of executive orders. — Jan 23