Council 3 Updates

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Mar. 25, 2020

Council 3 Updates

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Before the announcement early Wednesday of an unprecedented $2 trillion deal to combat the coronavirus pandemic, AFSCME President Lee Saunders and three front-line wor

Corrections, EMS Workers Stress Need for Resources in COVID-19 Fight

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

Mar. 19, 2020

Council 3 Updates

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

The coronavirus aid package that cleared Congress is just not good enough for public service workers. That’s the takeaway message from AFSCME President Lee Saunders.

Coronavirus Aid Package Falls Short. Workers Need More from Congress.

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

Mar. 19, 2020

Council 3 Updates

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

AFSCME members have been fighting for years to fix the pay disparities and lack of security in the State Hospitals and Residential Centers which are now predominantly Forensic. They lobbied legislators this session to pass two pieces of legislation to help the staffing crisis and improve security. We are happy to report that their relentless efforts have paid off!

AFSCME Wins Forensic Pay and Additional Security for State Hospitals!

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

Mar. 03, 2020

Council 3 Updates

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) emerges in the United States, many AFSCME members are and will continue to be on the front lines caring for and transporting those afflicted with the virus.

AFSCME President Addresses Coronavirus, Calls for Member Safety

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25

Mar. 02, 2020

Council 3 Updates

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25

With COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) now present and spreading in the United States, many of our members will be on the front lines of caring for and transporting those afflicted with the virus. They too are at risk -- particularly if there isn’t awareness of the symptoms, if there is improper or delayed diagnosis, or if there are inadequate workplace safeguards. All Council 3 members have direct contact with the public. For these reasons, accurate information is of vital importance.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information UPDATED 3/25