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

Cracking cases and fighting for fairness across Michigan
Special agents in Michigan bring their professional dedication to building their union. — Jul 2
Why target the vulnerable? NJ nurse asks her House member to reject Medicaid cuts
A New Jersey nurse asks her House member why he jeopardized the lives of the people she cares for by supporting the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” — Jul 2
Senate’s budget sells out working people to make billionaires richer
The Senate’s budget bill makes deeper cuts to Medicaid, food assistance and public services than the House version. — Jul 1
Holding some Western lawmakers accountable for their votes on the cruel budget bill
AFSCME members are calling out lawmakers in Colorado and Nevada for supporting the budget bill. — Jul 1
West Virginians will be in a world of pain if Congress guts Medicaid
An AFSCME member tells Congress the budget bill will hurt West Virginians extra hard. — Jul 1