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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Gay pride flag in front of supreme court entrance with pro-LGBTQ equality signs

AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights

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We Support Bill to Cut Drug Prices

It’s not a secret that drug prices in the United States are rising much faster than inflation.

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Never Quit: Ellington DPW Crew Saves a Fellow Member's Life

The “Never Quit” attitude of AFSCME members was on full display in the Town of Ellington on June 10, when the heroic actions of three Department of Public Works employees saved the life of their co

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Life is better in a union! Union workers earn more than non-union workers.

AFSCME’s Wage Calculator Highlights the Benefits of Union Membership

National AFSCME News

Advancing (In)Justice: AFSCME Condemns Layoffs at Asian American Nonprofit in Los Angeles
We condemn the sudden layoffs of 18 staffers at Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles – many of whom led the effort to unionize through AFSCME. — Oct 11
First Contract Ratification Points to Power of Collective Bargaining
Washington state assistant attorneys general, who fought for collective bargaining rights in the legislature, overwhelmingly approve first contract. — Oct 10
Online Training Available for AFSCME Women Leading Change
Attention AFSCME members. The 2019 Women’s Leadership Academy Online is gearing up to offer a new series of trainings. Find out how to sign up. — Oct 9
AFSCME Members Rally to Protect LGBTQ Rights
We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community, as AFSCME members showed during a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court today. The court is hearing three cases involving LGBTQ rights. — Oct 8
Now that Janus Failed, Alaska’s Anti-Public Services Governor Resorts to Dirty Tricks
Alaska’s governor and attorney general want to make it harder for unions in the public sector to collect dues. But a judge said no. — Oct 7

Fighting For Connecticut State Clerical Workers Rights And Freedoms