News | AFSCME District Council 36

Photo of Council 36 at UNAC/UHCP strike rally

Oct. 14, 2025

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Council 36 joins UNAC/UHCP on the picket line

On Tuesday, 31,000 healthcare workers of UNAC/UHCP launched their 5-day strike against Kaiser Permanente. In solidarity, AFSCME District Council 36 joined UNAC/UHCP on the picket line in front of the Kaiser Downey Medical Center.

Council 36 joins UNAC/UHCP on the picket line

Oct. 08, 2025

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AFSCME District Council 36 mourns the passing of Kent Wong

AFSCME District Council 36 mourns the passing of Kent Wong.

AFSCME District Council 36 mourns the passing of Kent Wong

Sep. 30, 2025

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Local 4710 ratifies first contract after affiliating with AFSCME

Our journey toward forming AFSCME Local 4710 has been a true story of persistence, collective action, and building a stronger future for our members. We are proud civilian police employees for the City of San Bernardino.

Local 4710 ratifies first contract after affiliating with AFSCME

Sep. 24, 2025

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AFSCME Local 685 member helps young men and women as a probation officer

Christopher Wade, a member of AFSCME Local 685 and 5-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Probation Department, helps the young men and women he supervises in Los Padrino Juvenile Hall.

AFSCME Local 685 member helps young men and women as a probation officer

Press conference group photo with Mayor Karen Bass

Sep. 23, 2025

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Los Angeles City Local Unions ratify layoff avoidance agreement

After months of fighting against layoffs, we have done it! We successfully navigated a significant budgetary crisis that initially threatened over 1,750 layoffs — including approximately 700 within AFSCME.

Los Angeles City Local Unions ratify layoff avoidance agreement