Council 65 — Representing Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota

AFSCME Council 65 believes that every person working to sustain their community deserves respect. AFSCME is one of the leading advocates for working women and men in Minnesota.

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Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

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Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Better wages. Check. Better working conditions. Check.

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

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Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

At a time when our country needs real investments in infrastructure, education and public services, congressional leaders

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A Decade Later: Four Ways Working People Are Still Paying for the 2008 Financial Crisis

It was 10 years ago this month that the 2008 financial crisis kicked into high gear.

It's AFSCME's mission to give you every advantage to get ahead. That's why we've partnered with Eastern Gateway Community College. Through the AFSCME Free College benefit, you and your family members can earn an associate degree, completely online – for FREE.

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AFSCME Council 65 represents 14,000 workers in Minnesota and South Dakota with more than 300 separate Local Unions. Council 65 Members are employed by cities, counties and school districts, health care facilities and non-profit organizations.

National AFSCME News

Voting to Keep Public Services in Public Hands
Voters chose to side with the common good in at least two powerful ways: stopping privatization and implementing progressive taxes to pay for much-needed public services. — Nov 20
AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence
The bill would help protect hospital, psychiatric, behavioral health care, EMS workers and others by requiring the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a federal worker-protection standard. — Nov 19
AFSCME Sues Puerto Rico to Stop Betrayal of Public Service Workers
Even as public service workers in Puerto Rico made sacrifices, their government was betraying them. This week, AFSCME and AFT sued the government, alleging mismanagement of pension funds. — Nov 16
Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males
Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer! — Nov 15
Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
A new rule by the Trump administration would subject immigrants to indecency and indignity. It runs counter to AFSCME’s values. — Nov 14

FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHT TO ORGANIZE

Council 65 - Representing Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota

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Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

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Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

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A Decade Later: Four Ways Working People Are Still Paying for the 2008 Financial Crisis

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AFSCME CouNCIL 65

118 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769

101 S Fairfax Avenue

Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Phone: 218-885-3242

1-888-474-3242

Fax: 218-885-3245

Email: [email protected]

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