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Council 93 Steward Trainings

Council 93 will be holding several Steward Trainings across our region in the coming weeks. The trainings are open to all interested union activists who want to help build a stronger union!

Support H.R. 82- End the WEP/GPO

After years of hard work and advocacy by thousands of working people across the country we are closer than ever to repealing the unfair WEP/GPO that wrongfully strips millions of hard-working peopl

Executive Director Mark Bernard Statement on Violence in Pennsylvania

For far too long now, our country has been deeply and bitterly divided by politics. This division is not exclusive to so-called red states and blue states. It exists within our states, within our neighborhoods and our families, and indeed, within our union. On July 13th, this growing divide escalated to despicable violence through the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.  Fortunately, the assassin failed, but his horrifying attack still claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans and wounded two others.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

Local 1700 Defeats Privatization Effort in Duxbury

"Congratulations to the members of AFSCME Local 1700 Duxbury School Custodians on their victory over a short-sited plan to privatize custodial services in Duxbury this morning. These members mobilized a campaign to educate the public on the pitfalls of privatization, were a constant presence at events in town, galvanized support from parents, students, and the community, and ultimately prevailed.

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

AFSCME members support President Biden’s new student debt relief plans

Photo credit: The White House

Security when it matters: Pay raises for unionized workers reached multi-decade high in 2023

The last few years have seen a rise in worker momentum, with unionized workers raising their voices to demand higher pay, safer working conditions and more.

AFSCME Council 93 is Growing!

AFSCME Council 93 continues to grow! Over the past few weeks hundreds of workers have voted union Yes!
  • Over 100 Salem Hospital Physicians voted to join Council 93!
  • Nearly 50 DPW workers in Stoughton, MA affliated with Local 362!
  • Over 70 School workers in Fairfield, ME joined Local 2178!
  • 20 Crossing Guards in Beverly, MA joined Local 2894!
  • Over 45 Cafeteria workers in North Andover, MA affliated with Local 2978!
Welcome to our newest union brothers and siste

Local 3658 Elections

March 21, 2024

 

AFSCME Local 3658 members,

 

Per our union constitution elections are held every two years. Nominations for the positions of president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, one-year trustee, two-year trustee, three-year trustee and 3 executive board members will occur during the scheduled union meeting on Wednesday, April 17th 2024. This meeting begins at 6pm and will be held at the Peabody AOH. The address is 58 Lowell St. Peabody, MA 01960.