Legislation & Politics

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

  • Health Care for America: Which Side Are You On?
    Visit the new Health Care section of our website to learn about AFSCME’s plan to guarantee quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
  • AFSCME Endorses Senator Barack Obama for President
    “Obama has the experience, judgment and strength to reinvigorate our economy and resurrect the American Dream,” said AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee.
  • AFSCME Votes 2008
    Check out AFSCME’s new 2008 elections website for members only. The site is full of information about AFSCME’s campaign to win back the White House for working families.

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.

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