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How AFSCME Works
The Members Run the Union
- A truly democratic union, AFSCME is run by its members.
- Every member has a vote in the election of local union officers and board members.
- Each local has its own constitution and members vote at meetings to determine policy, activities and local dues structure.
- Members also vote on contract approval or rejection.
- The International Union Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantee these rights for Members.
- Members have built the most active and powerful union in the Labor movement, and for one single purpose: to make sure that each and every member of AFSCME gets a fair deal from the boss and from the politicians.
Union Right
Your Legal Right to Join a Union
Your right to join a union is protected under the Constitution of the
United States. Many states and jurisdictions also have additional laws
protecting and strengthening this right. In America, your freedom of speech
and your freedom to associate are guaranteed. Don't let anyone tell you
otherwise.
Who is AFSCME?
- Health Care 17%
- Welfare/Social Services 16%
- Public Works 12%
- K-12 Education 10%
- Transportation 9%
- Corrections 9%
- Higher Education 8%
- Law Enforcement, other than corrections 7%
- Environment Services 4%
- Administration/Finance/Taxes 4%
- Emergency Response Services 1%
- Other 10%
AFSCME is the largest union of:
- secretarial and clerical workers
- social workers
- correctional officers
- highway employees
- mental health workers
- inspectors
- employment counselors
- park and recreation workers
- and is the representative of choice for over 325,000 health care and hospital workers and more than 100,000 school employees.
By forming their own AFSCME union, workers have been able to win Power on the Job. AFSCME members have won:
- Strong contracts
- Competitive wage increases
- Job security
- Fair grievance procedures
- Comprehensive health insurance
- A strong voice with management
AFSCME Services
AFSCME provides services in four major areas:
- Workplace Issues
- Legislation and Political Action
- Communications and Leadership Training
- Union Building
Training Options for AFSCME members include:
- Health & Safety
- Stewardship
- Political Action
- Leadership
- Organizing
- Negotiating Skills
- Grassroots Protesting
- Personal Lobbying
Advantages of Membership
AFSCME Benefits for Union Members and Their Families
Union membership works for you every day.
- On the job, you get the protection of a contract and more strength
in the workplace.
- Off the job, the Union Plus benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace.
With the savings these members-only benefits provide — being an AFSCME member makes sense.
AFSCME members who want to know more about these programs should call 1-800-238-2539.
Through AFSCME Advantage, members are able to save time and money at home, when they're off the job.
Remember, with the AFSCME Advantage benefits, union membership doesn't
cost, it pays!
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