AFSCME Council 17

In No Uncertain Terms

EMS Week is a time to recognize the sacrifices that EMS professionals make for their communities and to honor these skilled heroes w

AFSCME Celebrates Law Enforcement Week

Members of AFSCME’s law enforcement community take countless risks to keep our communities safe.

Safety Through Collective Bargaining Rights: Kelvin's Story

Injured on the Job, Corrections Officer Links Safety with Collective Bargaining Rights

The day after he was released from a hospital, a bruised and swollen Kelvin Chung told a state Senate committee that state employees like him need collective bargaining rights to advocate for safety on the job. “I want you to see my face. We need a voice on the job, so this doesn't happen again to anyone else,” said Chung, a corrections officer.

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.