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Environmental Stewardship

Matthew H. Symons, Deputy Director, Urban Park Rangers; District Council 37, New York City

AFSCME members protect our environment, manage our parks and recreation areas, and advocate for safe and healthy communities – all to ensure that everyone enjoys nature's splendor today and in the future. We are biologists, environmental planners, park and watershed rangers, vehicle emissions testers and other specialists dedicated to America and our natural heritage.

Environmental Stewardship Employees Network

Join your brothers and sisters in the AFSCME Environmental Stewardship Employees Network. We’ll discuss shared concerns, learn about what’s going on around the country and exchange information and ideas.

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Joe Crossland
WFSE Council 28, Washington

"The environment is unable to protect itself. However, with our union, we can stand up to polluters and budget cuts that would weaken environmental protections."