AFSCME WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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Women Vote, Women Lead, Women Win

Highlighting the intersection of civil rights and workers’ rights throughout our nation’s history, Melanie L.

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Member’s Novel Inspired by AFSCME Women’s Leadership Academy

Shonna Quick-Crowell of AFSCME Local 725 is many things: Communications director for her local, a truck-driver and crew leader at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, wife and mother.

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National AFSCME News

Trump administration admits to mishandling private Social Security data
The Justice Department admitted that employees of DOGE had, in fact, jeopardized the security of Americans’ personal Social Security data. — Jan 22
After walkout, Springfield Township school employees win higher wages
Employees of the Springfield Local School District in Ohio who are members of OAPSE Local 478 are celebrating a contract win. — Jan 21
In 2025, AFSCME public safety members showed up in full force
Learn how AFSCME public safety members flexed their union muscle in 2025. — Jan 20
The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living. — Jan 15
Never Quit winner helps keep Houston’s water clean
Watch Never Quit winner Daniel Ellis, a member of HOPE AFSCME Local 123, tell his story. — Jan 15