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Upcoming Events
Labor Day Picnic
Willowbrooke Commons Park: Large Picnic Shelter • 3800 Henna Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 US
This Labor Day, we'd love for you to join us for an ALL union, family-friendly picnic on Monday, September 7th from 3–5pm at Willowbrooke Commons P
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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A lesson in higher learning: Don’t mess with AFSCME members
AFSCME members successfully pressured the University System of Maryland to implement raises they had negotiated through their union.
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Michigan public safety professionals bring stranded family home
AFSCME public safety members saved two adults and a child stranded in the woods in Michigan.
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AFSCME members in Illinois push new state law protecting disability services
AFSCME members in Illinois celebrate a new state law protecting disability services from greedy owners looking to make a quick buck.
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AFSCME members take a stand at the Defend the Vote March on Washington
AFSCME leaders spoke at the Defend the Vote March on Washington.
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Puerto Rico corrections members, through their union, won workplace improvements after a tragedy
Corrections officers in Puerto Rico are living the union difference.
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.