From 1981-1995, Sheila was employed by the State of MN, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. She was a volunteer (steward, local president, negotiations) with AFSCME Council 5 (Council 6 at the time) from 1985-1995. In 1995, Sheila became a staff representative with Minnesota Association of Professional Employees until 2012. From 2013-2014, she was employed by the State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources. Sheila joined AFSCME Council 65 as a labor representative in 2014. She represents the following local unions: