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

This activity will make labor history come alive for your kids
Make labor history come alive this back-to-school season. — Aug 26
The USDA reorganization is an attack on federal workers. Fight back.
USDA workers, tell the administration you oppose their “reorganization.” — Aug 25
In booming Austin, Never Quit winner Kathy Uhrig creates order out of chaos
Discover how our latest Never Quit winner, Kathy Uhrig, creates order out of chaos in busy Austin, Texas. — Aug 25
AFSCME members in Nevada thank their representatives for opposing big, ugly bill
AFSCME members in Nevada thanked Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford for opposing the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” — Aug 22
Heading to college carrying lessons from their AFSCME parents: Highlights from the essays of AFSCME Family Scholarship Winners 2025
AFSCME Family Scholarship winners share the life-changing impact of our union on their families’ lives. — Aug 22