AFSCME Council 17

During National EMS Week, Thank First Responders with More Than Words

As New York City became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, including 

Honoring AFSCME Public Safety Members During Law Enforcement Week

During Law Enforcement Week, we honor public safety officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Those Who Died at Work, Including From COVID-19

Roxie Nelson remembers her father, Ed Nelson, as a caring and passionate man who often put the needs of others before his own.

‘Our Work is Essential to Keep Kids Safe’

Editor’s note: The following is a story from the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, as told by a member in Washington state:

AFSCME Council 17 and The Louisiana Department of Health have reached a Tentative Agreement! Click here to sign up for a listening session near you!

Savitri Thompson-Taylor works for the Louisiana Workforce Commission and is a proud member of AFSCME Council 17. Her son is using AFSCME's Free College Benefit. Learn more about how you and your family members can do the same.