Description: AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) is a U.S. labor union representing roughly 1.3–1.5 million public service workers and retirees. The organization advocates for higher wages, job protections, safe workplaces, strong public services and secure retirements for government employees at the local, state and federal levels. Type: Labor union / public-sector trade union Policies: Collective bargaining and workplace rights for public employees, public sector funding and anti-privatization, pensions and retirement security, public healthcare and benefits, workplace safety, progressive taxation to fund public services, voter mobilization and civic engagement, racial and economic justice policies Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and assessments, supplemented by political contributions through its PAC and other fundraising activities Affiliates: Affiliated with the AFL-CIO; operates AFSCME PAC; works with related bodies including state and local AFSCME councils and community partners such as Working America; prominent leaders include International President Lee Saunders and Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride
