News | AFSCME District Council 36

Four members of AFSCME Local 2002 stand outside Anaheim City Hall

Mar. 20, 2026

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Union members prevent outsourcing in City of Anaheim

Members of AFSCME Local 2002, who work for the City of Anaheim, have successfully prevented the city’s plan to outsource work done by claims assistants and claims examiners who process workers’ compensation cases.

Union members prevent outsourcing in City of Anaheim

Members of AFSCME District Council 36 take a group photo in front of the California State Capitol

Mar. 18, 2026

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2026 AFSCME CA PEOPLE Convention | March 2026

AFSCME District Council 36 had a great time at the 2026 AFSCME CA PEOPLE Convention! Delegates discussed and endorsed candidates, passed resolutions, and lobbied for legislation that would fund public services.

2026 AFSCME CA PEOPLE Convention | March 2026

AFSCME Local 3090 members with AFSCME President Lee Saunders

Mar. 06, 2026

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911 operators lobby at Capitol Hill

Last week, members of AFSCME Local 3090 who work for the City of Los Angeles as police services representatives (PSRs also known as 911 dispatchers) visited Washington, D.C. to lobby for the passage of the Enhancing First Response Act and Next Generation 911 Act.

911 operators lobby at Capitol Hill

Group photo of attendees from Regional Meeting in Ontario

Mar. 02, 2026

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Council 36 President and Executive Director hold first regional meeting

AFSCME District Council 36 President Veronica Gunn and Executive Director Matthew Maldonado hosted a special regional meeting with Local Executive Board Members in the Ontario Regional Office to discuss our priorities for 2026.

Council 36 President and Executive Director hold first regional meeting

Feb. 28, 2026

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AFSCME Council 36 Honors Black Labor Giants

Anyone familiar with the labor movement today knows that labor rights and civil rights – have deep historical roots in the United States. Black people’s contributions to the Labor Movement began far earlier than most people realize.

AFSCME Council 36 Honors Black Labor Giants