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AFSCME Council 5 Membership Convention
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Bloomington
7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Every year, delegates and alternates from most AFSCME Council 5 locals and retiree chapter guests throughout the state participate in a few days of
AFSCME Council 5 Membership Convention
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Bloomington
7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Every year, delegates and alternates from most AFSCME Council 5 locals and retiree chapter guests throughout the state participate in a few days of
News and Updates
Local 517 Contracts 2025-2028
April Contract Negotiations Update: We have a Tentative Agreement!!
March 21st Negotiations Update
Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees
After a long battle, AFSCME retirees in Pennsylvania won a cost-of-living increase in the commonwealth’s new budget.
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AFSCME members who keep Memphis running fighting for a livable wage
Respect 1733 is a new, high-profile campaign calling on Memphis city officials to keep their promises and approve fair wages for the workers who keep the city running.
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Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
AFSCME members in Puerto Rico took first place in an annual sports event that brings together public service workers from throughout the island.
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AFSCME Colorado local wins back pay for colleagues
Members of a Colorado local fought to ease pay disparities — and won.
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Library associate helps the elderly stay connected to their community
Marida Fogle, a member of AFSCME Local 3311 (Council 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
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.