There is power in our story . . .
Public service isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. It’s hard work, and it’s largely unsung. That’s why people who work in public service never quit.
The work matters. Because it means something to make our communities better. AFSCME is the union of people who serve the public every day.
Each and every AFSCME member has a story to tell. Stories of dedication, commitment, service, and advocacy.
We tell our stories, fearlessly, powerfully, to demand respect and to improve our jobs and the services we provide. We tell our stories to win better lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Our stories are Our Power
Hear Our Stories
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Al Cromer
“We need to fight for working class people.”
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Collin Smith
“It’s so gratifying how much better things have gotten.”
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Zoë Whittle
“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing people use those services”
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Elenita Quema
“Being in a strike line is different. You have to be a person that someone can rely on.”
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Stacie Harris-Byrdsong
“When we come together, we make a bigger impact.”
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Rosina Barrientos
“My job is to help you and get you what you really want and deserve.”
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Rosa Beltran
“So many times they have been trying to do cut downs or they just want to disappear [the program].”
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Douglas Correia
“I know that I have a job I can come back to.”
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Jennie Olson
“Having a union job in which I’m paid well and have the benefits that I deserve, it’s affirming that I have a life with dignity.”
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Jason Omdahl
“All I knew was this gentleman needed help, and he needed someone to say it would be okay.”
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Jonathan Fannin
“If I had still been at a family-owned shop, I would have ben back to work the next day”
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Derrick Fields
“My coworkers and I were elated….we were able to topple the giant.”
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Ashlie Thompson
“We fought back and won a temperature settlement.”
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Ofonime Akpabio
“They so carelessly stole time from people.”