Local 3104 State Employees

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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

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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.

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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.

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‘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:

I want to elect pro-worker candidates in 2020!

In 2020, we're ready to elect candidates that will stand up and fight for our values, and not rig the rules for the wealthy or sit idly buy as big corporations buy influence. Help make it happen!

Workers Rise for Climate Justice

AFSCME Florida and AFSCME locals across South Florida are partnering with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the South Florida AFL-CIO and the Workers Rise for Climate Justice Coalition to develop campaigns aiming to protect and improve jobs, livelihoods, and communities.

We need your help! Please take a brief 5-minute survey to help us understand your views on climate change, green jobs and our path forward.

National AFSCME News

‘Every Day is Sign-a-Card Day:’ How One Local is Growing During COVID-19
Organizing workers is tough, and especially so during the COVID-19 pandemic. But one Washington state local isn’t letting the crisis stand in the way. — May 27
A Life of Service: One Man’s Mission to Put Others First
Oregon AFSCME member Michael Stewart volunteered to work in the COVID-19 unit at Oregon Health & Science University. Find out why he felt compelled to raise his hand. — May 26
‘Public service workers are … crucial to fighting this pandemic’
Meet a New York City respiratory therapist who was sickened by COVID-19. — May 22
‘It’s Like 9/11 Every Day’
A healthy New York City Fire Department EMS lieutenant for 25 years suddenly got sick with COVID-19. This is his story. — May 22
U.S. Business Leaders Call on Senate to Help States, Cities and Towns
Leaders of leading U.S. businesses joined labor and government officials in urging Congress to do more to help states, cities and towns amid the coronavirus pandemic. — May 21