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AFSCME's StructureWhat is AFSCME's structure?As an AFSCME member, you become part of a local union (also called a local) consisting of the co-workers in your office, institution, department or community. AFSCME has more than 3,400 local unions and affiliates in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each local writes its own constitution, holds regular membership meetings, and elects its own officers and stewards. What is a council?Councils are a part of AFSCME’s administrative structure. They negotiate contracts, handle grievances, arbitrate, educate and provide public relations, and work on legislative and political action. Often, AFSCME local unions within one state, city or county pool their resources to form a stronger council. AFSCME has 59 councils. What is the AFSCME International Union?The AFSCME International Union, headquartered in Washington, D.C., coordinates the union’s actions on major national issues such as privatization, health care, Social Security and worker safety. The International carries out certain national functions such as representing us in the U.S. Congress and coordinating political activities for federal elections. It also provides resources and expert help to councils and local unions in areas such as:
Who determines AFSCME's direction?AFSCME members. Every two years, AFSCME holds its International Convention. AFSCME members are elected as delegates, and debate and vote on the union’s basic policies. Every four years, delegates elect the International Union’s President, Secretary-Treasurer and 33 International Vice Presidents. Gerald W. McEntee is the International President of AFSCME. He was first elected in 1981. President McEntee is widely recognized as one of the most effective labor leaders in the country. He chairs the AFL-CIO Political Education Committee. William Lucy is AFSCME’s International Secretary-Treasurer. He was elected in May 1972. Secretary-Treasurer Lucy is a long-time labor and civil rights leader, and the founder and president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.
What is United Nurses of America?
What is AFSCME Corrections United?
What is AFSCME Retirees?
What is Child Care Providers Together?
What is the AFL-CIO?The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is the voluntary federation of 55 national and international labor unions, representing more than 10 million working women and men of every race and ethnicity and from every walk of life. The mission of the AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families — to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our nation. What is the difference between AFSCME and the AFL-CIO?AFSCME is a member of the federation and is one of the unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO. |
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United Nurses of America (UNA) is an AFSCME affiliate made up of over 60,000 registered and licensed practical nurses. Members of UNA fight to ensure that professional nurses retain their rightful voice in the health care system as caregivers and as advocates for quality care.
AFSCME Corrections United (ACU) gives 85,000 corrections officers and personnel a vehicle dedicated to the problems of working in the nation’s prisons. ACU is a powerful lobbying force at state and federal levels on such issues as privatization, safety and health, staffing levels and survivor benefits.
More than 230,000 men and women belong to AFSCME Retirees, a nationwide program that enables them to fight effectively for common goals, such as preserving Social Security and improving retirement benefits.
Child Care Providers Together (CCPT) was founded and is run by home-based child care providers, who believe every child deserves the best early care and education. By joining together in CCPT, providers gain more control over their work, access to benefits and greater respect as professionals.
