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Learn More May 13, 2024 During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More May 10, 2024 AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Read More May 09, 2024 Thanks to Maryland governor, 5,000 state supervisors can now form unions New Maryland law allows 5,000 state supervisors to build power at work. Read More May 08, 2024 Public service workers to benefit from Biden’s expansion of overtime protections We applaud the Biden administration for expanding overtime protections. Read More From the Leadership President Lee Saunders Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride AFSCME moms are exceptional – take it from their kids For Mother’s Day, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride shares inspiring stories of AFSCME moms. Latest Press Release May 13, 2024 Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week Be the first to listen I AM Story Podcast The I AM Story Podcast retells the story of a labor struggle that rocked a city and altered our history. Listen & Subscribe Get email updates Stay connected with AFSCME and get regular updates in your inbox. Your Email ZIP Sign Up Thank you! 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Good Health Care Union members have access to health care. 30 % 30 percent more union workers participate in employer-provided health care than those not in unions. Secure Retirement Union members retire securely. 60 % 60 percent more union workers have a defined-benefit pension plan than non-union workers. Join/Recommit Form a Union Learn More About AFSCME We Make America Happen With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.AFSCME PEOPLE Fighting for Candidates Who Will Fight for Us AFSCME PEOPLE, our union’s political action fund, provides us with an opportunity to stand together to protect the benefits and rights we’ve won in our workplaces and our communities. Learn How to Help Member Benefits Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only give you an advantage at the bargaining table — it also gets you access to discounts and benefits that can help make life a little easier. Scholarships Credit Card Entertainment / Travel Mortgage Savings More Benefits Home MyAFSCME Find Your Local Blog Press En Español AFSCME Store Contact Us Join Us Join Your Union Form a Union Our Priorities AFSCME People Legislative Reports Our Issues Staff the Front Lines Union Difference Hear From Us Member Resources AFSCME Advantage Scholarships Education & Training Student Debt Resources Activate Your Member Card About AFSCME Leadership History Jobs We Do Retirees Next Wave Careers at AFSCME AFSCME Governance Paid for by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, 1625 L St., NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Lee Saunders, President. 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