HOPE AFSCME Local 123

We are HOPE AFSCME Local 123

As HOPE AFSCME Local 123 members, we have the power to make a difference. By joining together, HOPE members have clout at the ballot box, in the halls of government and at the bargaining table. HOPE AFSCME Local 123 is one of the city’s most powerful advocates for working families in the city of Houston.

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AFSCME Demands End to Unacceptable Layoffs

Friends,

George Morales

Beating the Expectations, Believing in His Community

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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga, speaks in support of H.R. 4

AFSCME Supports Bill to Restore Voting Rights Protections

The 1965 Voting Rights Act worked.

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Public service workers are more determined than ever to make their communities better by coming together in strong unions such as AFSCME.

State and Local Workers See High Value in Their Jobs Despite Stress, Survey Finds

Despite high levels of stress on the job, many state and local workers say they highly value serving the public and their communities and feel generally satisfied with their jobs.

National AFSCME News

Nevada Members Oppose Overtime Rule Changes – And Workers Win
AFSCME Nevada members fought off an attempt by the state to change an overtime rule in a way that would’ve hurt many state employees. — Dec 13
AFSCME Applauds House for Passing Prescription Drugs Cost Cutting Bill
We applaud the House of Representatives for passing the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Prescription Drug Costs Now Act. Now the Senate should do the same. — Dec 12
LA Museum Does the Right Thing
Los Angeles museum takes the right approach – it voluntarily recognizes workers’ union. — Dec 11
AFSCME Applauds Major Win on Paid Leave for Federal Workers
After years of trying, Congress strikes deal providing paid parental leave for federal workers. — Dec 11
SNAP Rule Change Will Leave Hundreds of Thousands Hungry
A change to SNAP imposed by the Trump administration will leave hundreds of thousands in hunger. — Dec 10