AFSCME Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
AFSCME is a national nonprofit that functions as a public-service employees union. It identifies itself as the largest and fastest-growing union in this sector, representing a broad mix of workers—from nurses and corrections officers to child care providers, EMTs, and sanitation workers—and retirees across the United States. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., and its focus is on promoting fairness in the workplace and supporting strong, effective public services. Its membership includes workers in hundreds of public-service occupations, with a mission to advocate for fair labor conditions and opportunities for working families. AFSCME engages in collective bargaining and public-sector advocacy to advance safety and quality in public services and to influence policy at the government level. In 2026, the union reported notable contract activity with public employers, including agreements involving the University of California system, reflecting ongoing bargaining and member representation.