Local 1147

Welcome to our local's web page for all AFSCME members here at The Southeastern Veteran's Center.

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The pandemic has led many of us to take stock of our lives and our goals.

More Americans approve of labor unions today than at any time since 1965, according to annual Gallup poll

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against

Workers in health care and social service industries are a big step closer to having safer workplaces.

AFSCME supports lowering drug prices to help millions of Americans
AFSCME supports a proposal to lower drug prices that would help millions of Americans afford their prescription medications and avoid impossible choices. — Sep 21
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement
DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. — Sep 20
A New Jersey member’s career grows thanks to the AFSCME Free College Benefit
AFSCME’s Free College benefit is helping a New Jersey member fulfill her life goal. — Sep 17
AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes
Kanika Jones, a Head Start case worker in Phoenix and member of AFSCME Local 2960, added her voice to a growing chorus calling for higher taxes on the wealthy. — Sep 16
California voters reject recall effort
California voters firmly rejected the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom — Sep 15