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Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises

Correctional officers and other public safety professionals in Puerto Rico are celebrating after years of fighting for fair wages. More than 3,500 employees at the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will see a significant pay increase starting Dec. 16.  

Determination leads to victory: Puerto Rico’s public safety professionals win overdue raises

Warren County public safety professionals ratify three-year contract

This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for union solidarity, strong contracts, and the public safety professionals who work around the clock—including holidays—to make sure our families and festivities are protected. 

Warren County public safety professionals ratify three-year contract

Mail scanning: It’s finally happening in Illinois

After AFSCME and the Illinois Department of Corrections reached an agreement to bring mail scanning technology to every state prison, union members took heart, hoping that the years of heightened drug use by individuals in custody would be coming to an end.

Mail scanning: It’s finally happening in Illinois

Holiday tradition continues in Auburn, New York, thanks to members of an AFSCME police union

What started as a holiday let-down became a powerful example of what AFSCME members can achieve when we take collective action.

Holiday tradition continues in Auburn, New York, thanks to members of an AFSCME police union

Police officers help elect pro-public safety mayor in Stratford, Conn.

Elections are about priorities. And for the police officers in Stratford, Connecticut, their top priority has always been to protect and serve their communities.

Police officers help elect pro-public safety mayor in Stratford, Conn.

51-year veteran corrections nurse wins vacation leave grievance

NAPE/AFSCME member Elaine Serrell began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in April 1974. Elaine has been a state employee for so long, she has outlasted her first two worksites.

51-year veteran corrections nurse wins vacation leave grievance

In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis

CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Members of AFSCME Local 589 who serve as corrections officers at Franklin County Jail used their union voice Wednesday night, speaking out at a county commissioners meeting. 

In Pennsylvania, corrections officers demand urgent action to fix understaffing crisis

AFSCME heroes help heal MI community gripped by tragedy

Public service workers make our communities stronger, safer, and healthier. When tragedy strikes, they’re often the first to respond, and the first to offer steadfast support so the community can heal.  

AFSCME heroes help heal MI community gripped by tragedy

Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Editor’s note: Today is AFSCME’s Lower Health Care Costs Day of Action. After reading Iowa Corrections Sgt.

Corrections Sgt. Dani Adams of Iowa warns of harm to rural hospitals from the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school

New backpacks and school supplies. The clang of lockers and the squeak of sneakers across just-waxed hallways.  

It’s back-to-school season, a season that usually brings to mind students and teachers.  

AFSCME members who keep our classrooms safe go back to school