AFSCME

American  

1. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.

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Example Sentences

The report includes examples of union membership forms with separate check boxes for that purpose, such as one from an Afscme council that has a signature line for joining the union and another for donating to “pro-worker candidates.”

From The Wall Street Journal

University officials disputed the union’s allegations, saying in a statement that “we fundamentally disagree with AFSCME’s claims of bad faith bargaining and characterization of unacceptable bargaining proposals.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sean Daley, a representative for AFSCME, the union that serves as an advocate for Wisconsin prison guards, said he would not be shocked if staff shortages were at least partly to blame for the lockdown at Waupun.

From New York Times

AFSCME, which represents roughly 10,000 employees in nearly every city department, said in a statement it supports SEIU’s strike and has notified members of “their right to honor SEIU’s picket line.”

From Los Angeles Times

AFSCME, which ended the requirement for non-union government workers to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.

From Washington Times