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

A contract that checks out: Library workers at Dartmouth win again
Forming a union allowed 90 Dartmouth College library workers to gain a voice at work. — Jul 11
Medicaid, SNAP cuts Rep. Mike Carey supported will make his constituents suffer
Thousands his constituents will be hurt by Medicaid, SNAP cuts backed by Ohio Rep. Mike Carey. — Jul 10
Home care provider: Medicaid cuts my lawmaker supported will hurt my CA community
A California home care provider says Medicaid cuts will harm her community. — Jul 10
Five COs hospitalized from drug exposure at Connecticut’s largest prison
Prison drugs hospitalize five corrections officers in Connecticut. — Jul 9
Defending the sacred freedom to organize
This Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedoms, including the freedom to organize. — Jul 4