Building Engineer Van DeVries was unanimously picked by teachers and staff to receive AFSCME's never quit award. Van #neverquits working to improve the lives of the students, teachers, and his coworkers. Read More...
Dispatchers at Arvada Fire told their board members that they
want collective bargaining! We hope to add 15 of these brave 911 operators to AFSCME this summer. Read More...
Commerce City Workers Local 1144 took action to address
their Mayor and City Council about working conditions and upcoming
negotiations! Commerce City Workers made a huge impact, and left with even
greater respect from their public officials. Read More...
AFSCME is fighting hard for all civil rights in 2017! Workers and union organizers attended both the 2017 MLK Rally and the Women's March on Denver. In regards to the Women's March, Denver was the 5th largest in total attendance in the nation. Read More...
AFSCME has been working hard in 2016 to organize current locals and to build new ones. Recently, we have successfully organized two major campaigns based on employee concerns.
1. Employees at the Denver 911 Call Center are finally being heard. Management has set meetings throughout October to hear employee voices and address concerns. Read More...
911 Dispatchers and Call-Takers have begun to organize around key issues. These hardworking heroes want to resolve staffing problems and forge new relationships rooted in mutual respect and transparent communication. These issues culminated in a Fox 31 Denver News Report broadcasted on area television. Watch below to see brave 911 workers and Council 76 Executive Director Cheryl Hutchinson stand up for emergency dispatchers and call-takers across the state of Colorado!
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