AFSCME Local 257

National AFSCME News

Behavioral Health Workers in New Jersey Overwhelming Vote to Join AFSCME
In New Jersey’s Mercer County, behavioral health workers choose to build power through AFSCME. — Dec 3
BART Worker Honored as Hero After Saving Man From Being Hit by Train
AFSCME Council 57 member wins national praise after saving a passenger from being hit by a train in Northern California. — Dec 2
Black Friday Demonstrations at GUESS Stores Will Protest Foundation Layoffs
As shoppers seek the best bargains on Black Friday, AFSCME members and allies will be coming together outside GUESS stores to hold protests to show that worker dignity is not for sale. — Nov 27
Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community
George Morales, a member of AFSCME Local 1624, has always believed in his community, even when others didn’t. That’s why he’s a Never Quit Service Award winner. — Nov 26
State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds
A new survey shows public service workers value their pensions more than their pay. — Nov 26