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Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

AFSCME demands funding for 327 more COs

Council 5 renews its objection to reopening the shuttered Appleton prison.

AFSCME demands funding for 327 more COs

Walz, Flanagan Vow to Stand 'Shoulder to Shoulder' with Workers

The Nov. 6 election comes down to a simple choice: Elect Tim Walz, or become another Wisconsin.

Walz, Flanagan Vow to Stand 'Shoulder to Shoulder' with Workers

Members Give Rousing Goodbye to Dayton

AFSCME Council 5 members said a sad but grateful farewell to Gov. Mark Dayton at our Annual Convention Friday.

Members jumped up to greet Dayton with a standing ovation and cheers.

Members Give Rousing Goodbye to Dayton

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Better wages. Check. Better working conditions. Check. And, thanks to unions, we now know there is also a union difference for workers who have access to critical benefits like paid parental leave.

Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave