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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory

Any AFSCME Public Safety member will tell you that during an emergency, you have to act fast — regardless of what you are doing at that time.

Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Hallandale Beach

Today, the hardworking men and women in Hallandale Beach voted to recertify their voice on the job following a mail-ballot election. They voted 97% in favor of retaining their seat at the table to speak up for the needs of the citizens they serve. 

AFSCME Florida Statement on Recertification Win in Hallandale Beach

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call