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Member Organizers David Yang (Local 34) and Starr Suggs (Local 3142) knock doors in Richfield, Minnesota
Ever Wondered What it's Like to be an AFSCME Member Organizer?
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Ever Wondered What it's Like to be an AFSCME Member Organizer?

My lost-time experience further enhanced and strengthened my love for being part of our union. I’ll only work union from now on. I want to encourage everyone who doesn’t know much about the union or is looking for change, to consider participating in our member organizing program.

Ever Wondered What it's Like to be an AFSCME Member Organizer?

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Working Minnesotans Come Together, Emerge Victorious in Midterm Election
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Working Minnesotans Come Together, Emerge Victorious in Midterm Election

November’s midterm was, as we’ve all heard, one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. Our rights, our freedoms, our health, safety, security and dignity were all on the line. Working Minnesotans didn’t just get the message – we shouted it from the rooftops. Through thousands of conversations AFSCME members mobilized voters to elect candidates who share our union values.

Working Minnesotans Come Together, Emerge Victorious in Midterm Election

Front row, left to right: Steward Emily Erpelding; staff campaign co-chair, Heather Lynch; Laura Elliott; and Kelli Kern. Back row, left to right: Mandy Sumwalt; Lily Bray; and co-chair Magn Wakeham.
U Members Win a Big Victory
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U Members Win a Big Victory

The combined efforts of staff, parents and community keep a child development center open. Their victory brought them together as a staff and made them stronger as a union. “If we work together, we’ll be protected,” Wakeham said. “Our voices will be heard. The more voices we have, the stronger we’ll become.”

U Members Win a Big Victory

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Anti-worker Janus Case Boosts PEOPLE Membership
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Anti-worker Janus Case Boosts PEOPLE Membership

AFSCME members are joining PEOPLE to help fight the powerful forces trying to silence workers. Even though big corporations and big money led to an anti-worker Supreme Court decision, the Janus case isn’t stopping workers or their unions. Minnesota public workers aren’t just joining AFSCME Council 5, they’re joining PEOPLE or upping their contributions to help fight the powerful forces trying to silence workers.

Anti-worker Janus Case Boosts PEOPLE Membership