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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.

Featured News

May. 15, 2026

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

May. 12, 2026

Patients and Workers Over Corporate Profits

May. 11, 2026

2026 Elections & Endorsements

Apr. 28, 2026

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

Upcoming Events

Jun 03

Paid Family & Medical Leave Training

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Virtual

Minnesota Training Partnership is hosting a Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Informational Session & Training for AFSCME Council 65 Memb

Jun 04

Community Healthcare Roundtable

4:30PM - 6:00PM

400 East 23rd Street, Scranton, Hibbing, MN 55746

On behalf of AFSCME Council 65 and 7 Days in June, we invite you to participate in an upcoming community roundtable focused on the mounting c

Jun 11

Communications Training

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Virtual

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AFSCME National Updates

D.C. workers tell mayor: Your budget betrays us and our communities will pay the price!

May 22, 2026
AFSCME members who keep D.C. running are demanding a budget that pays them a living wage.
How Team AFSCME made the 2026 NFL Draft a success

May 19, 2026
Discover how AFSCME members made the 2026 NFL Draft happen.
Cook County Board of Review workers prove the union difference with first contract

May 19, 2026
Congratulations to Cook County, Illinois, Board of Review workers for winning their first AFSCME contract.
An Illinois cafeteria worker nourishes kids’ bodies and hearts

May 18, 2026
Our latest Never Quit Winner, Daisy Powell, is an Illinois cafeteria worker beloved by her students and her co-workers.
Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources

May 17, 2026
During National EMS Week, AFSCME honors the Emergency Medical Services professionals who save lives every day.

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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.