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April Contract Negotiations Update: We have a Tentative Agreement!!

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Contract Negotiations Updates | Local 517 Washington County

April Contract Negotiations Update: We have a Tentative Agreement!!

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

March 21st Negotiations Update

March 21st, 2026

Dear Local 517 Members and Affiliates,

We wanted to provide a quick update following yesterday’s negotiations meeting.

March 21st Negotiations Update

Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President

Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President.

Update From Your AFSCME Local 517 President