Local 8 represents employees within FOUR bargaining units covered by separate CONTRACTS in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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Featured News
Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.
University of Pennsylvania libraries staff win union election, extending wave of unionization
Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut
New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide
Upcoming Events
Ramsey County New Employee Orientation
Virtual orientation session with newly hired employees. Union presents from 11am to 11:30am
DELEGATE NOMINATIONS for Council 5 Convention
TEXT INFO@AFSCMEL8.ORG FOR THE ZOOM LINK
LOCAL 8 CAN SEND 18 DELEGATES TO THE AFSCME MN COUNCIL 5 CONVENTION IN DULUTH THIS SEPTEMBER 24-27.
AFSCME National Updates
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A new rule threatens home care providers and their clients
A rule change proposed by the Labor Department threatens home care providers.
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In Phoenix, AFL bus tour reveals Arizonans’ anger over ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
At the Phoenix stop of the AFL-CIO’s bus tour, AFSCME members railed against lawmakers’ support of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Workers at historic Baltimore library system ratify first union contract
Workers at the fabled Baltimore library system have won a landmark contract.
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Official in whom Oregon AFSCME members lost confidence is retiring
See ya! An Oregon state official who lost the confidence of AFSCME members is retiring.
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Duke University workers hold the line and win
Solidarity is key to Duke University workers getting a fair contract.

AFSCME members make America happen.
With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.