AFSCME Activists Push Legislative Action for Workers' Rights This Spring

Spring Brings Legislative Battles for AFSCME Members

Every spring, legislative sessions heat up across the country, leading to a flurry of activity among AFSCME activists striving to highlight their priorities and ensure accountability from elected officials.

As state and local legislative bodies, including city councils, county boards, school boards, state legislatures, and the U.S. House of Representatives, gather to determine budgets and priorities, AFSCME members are actively engaging in advocacy. They are lobbying, making phone calls, writing letters, and sharing their stories with legislators to champion public services and workers' rights.

Interested in joining the ranks of thousands of AFSCME members demonstrating their political influence? Reach out to your staff representative to discover how you can participate in your local union’s legislative campaigns. Additionally, you can sign up for AFSCME’s action alerts.

To bolster these efforts, a new segment of Union 411 is available, delving into the significance of legislative action and offering guidance on participating in ongoing union advocacy. This resource is ideal for sharing with new AFSCME members or helping coworkers grasp strategies for securing legislative victories for workers.

For further insights, explore the Union 411 series. The series covers union fundamentals and strategies for strengthening local unions, with each video addressing topics like voting power, the role of stewards, and collective bargaining.

Best of luck in your endeavors to advocate and stand firm through local legislative actions this year!