We are AFSCME Local 517.
Upcoming Events
New Employee Orientation
In-Person General Membership Meeting
The AFSCME Local 517 General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm, in-person, at the Washingt
Stillwater: AFSCME Local 517 Field Rep Drop-In Hours
Washington County Government Center in Stillwater, Conference Room LL14
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New Employee Orientation
General Membership Meeting (Virtual)
Our General Membership Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month; except in December, when no meeting is held.
New Employee Orientation
News and Updates
September 7th, 2025 Contract Negotiations Update
August 3rd, 2025 Negotiations Season Update
Wanna talk? Our AFSCME Local 517 Field Rep Drop-In Days For The Rest of 2025
AVAILABLE NOW: 2026-2027 Contract Negotiations Survey!
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members warn of threats to state and local public services
As state and local public services remain under threat from federal cuts, AFSCME members are speaking out.
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AFSCME urges court to block the closing of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
AFSCME is continuing the fight to stop the Trump administration from closing the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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AmeriCorps grant funding is flowing again
AmeriCorps grants are being restored following AFSCME Local 2027’s expanded court battle.
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Workers win transparency and accountability at Minnesota’s largest public hospital
AFSCME members in Minnesota won their fight to get rid of an unaccountable hospital board.
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On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives.
AFSCME members make America happen.
With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.