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We are a union of nearly 900 members representing workers within the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center, including the Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP formerly MSH), Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP), Forensic Transition Services, and the Forensic Nursing Home. We also represent workers at the Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Rochester. We fight for dignity and respect in the workplace with better wages, better benefits, and better working conditions.
Featured News
Judge sides with AFSCME workers to protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care
Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety
A salute to those who answer the call
Upcoming Events
Statewide CAT Team Meeting
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AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees
After a long battle, AFSCME retirees in Pennsylvania won a cost-of-living increase in the commonwealth’s new budget.
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AFSCME members who keep Memphis running fighting for a livable wage
Respect 1733 is a new, high-profile campaign calling on Memphis city officials to keep their promises and approve fair wages for the workers who keep the city running.
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Athletes share love of sport and public service at Puerto Rico’s annual competition
AFSCME members in Puerto Rico took first place in an annual sports event that brings together public service workers from throughout the island.
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AFSCME Colorado local wins back pay for colleagues
Members of a Colorado local fought to ease pay disparities — and won.
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Library associate helps the elderly stay connected to their community
Marida Fogle, a member of AFSCME Local 3311 (Council 61), is the latest winner of our union’s Never Quit Service Award.
AFSCME members make America happen.
With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.