In her final Convention keynote speech, Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride applauded the power and organizing prowess of AFSCME members and urged them to continue organizing to give more workers a voice on the job.
America's communities never rest. That's why people who work in public service never quit. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- AFSCME celebrated its 90th anniversary with a stirring video chronicling our union’s legacy of fighting for working families.
- President Saunders delivered a powerful farewell keynote address Monday at the AFSCME 47th International Convention. He rallied AFSCME members to keep organizing, mobilizing & fighting to build power for working people & retirees & protect public services.
- The first delegate to register Saturday for AFSCME's 47th International Convention was Shawn Stead, a city worker from San Diego & a member of @AFSCMECouncil36. "AFSCME is a big-time player. I like being part of something that is larger than myself.”

