AFSCME Local 1623

This website is for anything Local 1623 and AFSMCE Council 5 related. The monthly meeting minutes will be posted on a private page. Any training and convention dates will be posted in the EVENTS page.

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Scuffy Paulson: Keeping Minnesota Moving

Minnesota winters are tough. In Rochester, several blizzards brought the entire town to a standstill. Major roads and highways were closed, sometimes for days at a time.

2020 Mike Beusing Local Union Development Award: AFSCME Local 999- St. Stephen's Human Services

Mike Buesing Local Union Development Award: St. Stephen's Human Services

The Mike Buesing Local Union Development Award is presented each year to an individual member, local union or group of members or locals who have contributed significantly to internal mobilization

2020 Rick Scott Political Activism Award

Rick Scott Political Activism Award: AFSCME Council 5 Corrections Policy Committee

The Rick Scott Political Activism Award is presented each year to an individual member, a local union, or a group of members or local unions in recognition of outstanding work in electoral, legisla

National AFSCME News

AFSCME member loses home to wildfire — and continues to serve
This California member saved others’ homes after he lost his own in the recent wildfires. — Jan 31
AFSCME fights back against attempt to freeze funding for vital programs
Attacks on working people and unions have begun, as the new administration wants to freeze federal money. — Jan 29
AFSCME and AFGE file lawsuit against Trump’s efforts to politicize the civil service
AFSCME and AFGE filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempts to politicize the civil service. — Jan 29
AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024
AFSCME welcomed tens of thousands of new members in 2024, an announcement made in response to the annual BLS report on union membership. — Jan 28
Workers need to organize to fight against looming health care attacks
As attacks on health care loom, workers need to get organized. — Jan 27

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