AFSCME-Michigan

AFSCME-Michigan Michigan's communities never rest. Streets need cleaning. Families need care. Students deserve well-run schools, and our neighborhoods demand safety. Fairness.

That’s why people who work in public service never stop. This isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. Nobody does this work to get rich. It’s hard work, and it’s largely unsung. The work matters because it means something to make a community better. In fact, it means everything. AFSCME believes that every person working to sustain their community better deserves respect. We show ours through action—figh

ting to secure opportunity for AFSCME members wherever, and whoever, they are. We negotiate better pay and benefits because fighting for every member’s future is a form of respect. We educate about the issues that keep working families up at night because informed advocates command respect. And we organize because respect is offered to individuals who build power together. When people in public service connect, big things happen. Equality. Democracy. AFSCME is the union that honors solidarity without conformity—drawing each member’s story into a force of experience and commitment that can’t be ignored. That’s how we win better lives for ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country. For people proudly committed to the public service that makes Michigan happen, we never quit.

Members at Local 2449 at Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital came together on May 20, 2026, for an afternoon of solid...
06/01/2026

Members at Local 2449 at Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital came together on May 20, 2026, for an afternoon of solidarity and delicious food at a membership picnic.

“Events like these allow us to connect with our current members and hear their concerns and share how our union is working to make improvements to our workplace," said Dorice Butler, president of Local 2449. "It also lets us meet potential members and have conversations about the importance of a union as a State of Michigan employee.”

Read more at: https://miafscme.org/michigan-news/members-local-2449-gather-invite-new-members-learn-union

We can all learn from the example public service workers set. When the going gets tough, they always show up. This Publ...
05/05/2026

We can all learn from the example public service workers set. When the going gets tough, they always show up.

This Public Service Recognition Week, take a page from their book and join the fight to protect public services and workers’ voices on the job.

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Editor's Note: This column was originally published on Common Dreams to commemorate Public Service Recognition Week and the workers who keep our communities running.There is no sector of the workforce more resilient than those who work in public service. As billionaires raise costs for working famil...

When Connor Sergent first joined the Shiawassee County Road Commission (SCRC), he was hesitant to join the union. It was...
05/02/2026

When Connor Sergent first joined the Shiawassee County Road Commission (SCRC), he was hesitant to join the union. It wasn’t until he realized the mechanics department needed a louder voice that he finally got involved. Today, Sergent has taken his commitment a step further. He was recently elected Chapter Chair of his Local. He now encourages everyone to take an active part in their union. Sergent is a natural leader and a prime example of the heart of AFSCME: a dedicated public servant working to better his community.

Read more at: https://miafscme.org/michigan-news/member-spotlight-meet-connor-sergent

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the AFL-CIO highlighted Angela Dameron, the President of AFSCME Local 1583, Uni...
03/18/2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the AFL-CIO highlighted Angela Dameron, the President of AFSCME Local 1583, University of Michigan. Join us in celebrating her and all of the other strong women who make AFSCME Happen.

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For Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working peopl...

03/17/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re feeling lucky to stand shoulder to shoulder with workers who show up for their families, their communities, and their country.

A new rule proposed by the administration excludes nurses, social workers and others from being considered “professional...
02/23/2026

A new rule proposed by the administration excludes nurses, social workers and others from being considered “professionals.” As a result, it restricts access to how much they can borrow in student loans for graduate school.

Submit a comment today. Tell the Department of Education: Nurses, social workers, and public health workers are professionals! Submit a comment at https://act.afscme.org/letters/tell-the-department-of-education-we-are-professionals/

From all of us at AFSCME Michigan, Happy Thanksgiving!
11/27/2025

From all of us at AFSCME Michigan, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Veterans’ Day to all veterans, active military, and their families. Thank you for your unwavering service in the p...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans’ Day to all veterans, active military, and their families. Thank you for your unwavering service in the pursuit of freedom.

Workers at the DIA are standing together to build a strong collective voice and form a union with AFSCME Michigan Cultur...
11/04/2025

Workers at the DIA are standing together to build a strong collective voice and form a union with AFSCME Michigan Cultural Workers United! Make sure to follow their page DIA Workers United!

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