Legislation & Politics
AFSCME members and activists are tireless in our efforts to elect pro-worker candidates and shape public budgets to protect public workers and vital government services -- and to ward off legislative attacks on working families. Learn more below about what's happening and what you can do can do on Capitol Hill and in your community to help elect politicians and enact policies that are right for working families.
Politics & Elections — What's Hot
- Election 2008
Highlights from AFSCME's Get Out the Vote campaign in the 2008 Election including a video wrap-up, a photo gallery, and AFSCME President Gerald McEntee's statement on Barack Obama's historic win. - PEOPLE – Fighting for Candidates Who Will Fight for Us
Through PEOPLE we help elect candidates who stand for what matters to AFSCME members: strong contracts, no contracting out, affordable heath care, retirement security, no cuts to vital public services. - Health Care for America: Which Side Are You On?
Learn about AFSCME’s plan to guarantee quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
Issues & Current Battles
AFSCME Congressional Scorecard
As AFSCME members we hold our elected officials accountable. Every year we track several key votes on issues from health care to taxes and publish the results in the AFSCME Congressional Scorecard. Find out how Senators and Representatives from each state voted on key issues and see whether they're on our side.