Local 519 Sioux Falls - Afscme

Local 519 Sioux Falls - Afscme Proud to represent the hardworking city employees who keep Sioux Falls running strong.

We fight for fair wages, quality benefits, and safe working conditions for the people who serve our community.

05/22/2026

It's National EMS Week! Thank you to our paramedics and emergency medical technicians. These folks work tirelessly for our communities during our most terrifying moments.

Your work is difficult, demanding, and stress-inducing. Thank you for dedicating your career to helping our communities and saving lives.

05/14/2026

✨Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have risen above a history of legalized exclusion and discrimination to become leaders in the labor movement and in our union.

💐 Throughout this month, we will be celebrating the great contributions of our AAPI members.

05/11/2026

Thank you to the law enforcement officers who put on the badge every day and dedicate their lives to protecting our communities.

During National Law Enforcement Week, we recognize the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

We also honor and remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service and bravery will never be forgotten.

05/11/2026

Union moms do it all: raise families, care for others and fight for dignity on the job. This Mother’s Day, we honor the working mothers who never stop showing up for their loved ones, coworkers and communities.

05/09/2026

It’s Public Service Recognition Week – a time that we reflect on the essential work that AFSCME members do. Whether responding to emergencies, taking our kids to school, keeping our streets and drinking water clean or caring for the sick, public service workers are the backbone of our communities. They deserve respect and dignity for all they do. This week, we extend our deepest gratitude to all those who dedicate their lives and careers to helping others, and we commit to always continuing to fight for the strong public services our communities deserve.

05/09/2026

During National Nurses Week, take a moment to thank the nurses who are on the job around the clock, caring for patients and comforting their families.

05/02/2026

Today, AFSCME Council 65 is thankful for the 8-hour workday and all of the other worker rights and protections that workers have fought for.

In May of 1886, a movement was born that would change the world of labor forever. A bold proclamation was made in Chicago that "eight hours shall constitute a legal day's labor" and it ignited a national firestorm.

On May 1st, over 300,000 workers across the US walked off their jobs in a massive, unified strike. It was the first May Day in history. In Chicago, tens of thousands took to the streets showing unprecedented strength and solidarity opposing a system that had long ignored them. May Day stands as a powerful reminder of the courage it took to secure weekends and work-life balance we often take for granted.

If you're looking to join fellow union members to celebrate, join the AFL-CIO in Fargo, ND - mobilize.us/aflcio/event/942221/

05/01/2026

President Liz Shuler, whose federation of unions represents 15 million workers, pushed for guardrails on AI.

Yesterday at our monthly meeting, the local 519 hosted four of the five of the candidates running for mayor of Sioux Fal...
04/24/2026

Yesterday at our monthly meeting, the local 519 hosted four of the five of the candidates running for mayor of Sioux Falls. We discussed the quarterly meetings held between union and city leadership, qualities that they saw in city staff, and their vision for their tenure in office.

Candidates present were Joe Batcheller, Greg Jamison, Jamie Smith, and David Zokaites. Christine Erickson was unfortunately not able to make it but is working with our executive board to arrange another time to meet.

At our next meeting, May 28th, we'll be interviewing the candidates for City Council. Make sure to stop by!

04/21/2026

On National Library Workers Day, join AFSCME members in honoring the public service workers who bring our community libraries to life.

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