The union makes us strong!

AFSCME Local 1674 is our union at Howard Center, and our union is how we ensure workers and clients receive the respect, dignity, and fair treatment we deserve.

When we stand together, we can build client-centered and democratic workplaces and deliver the highest quality of care.

We hold general meetings via Zoom, on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5:30–7:00PM.

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Take your place in a proud history of struggle.

What’s in our union contract?

Better pay

Our union contract is an expression of our power in numbers. Collective bargaining is our tool to achieve the best pay possible for our work. No boss unilaterally sets our wages; instead, labor and management negotiate.

Better benefits

Our union contract spells out and protects our job benefits, from time off to health insurance and retirement.

Job security

Our job security is enshrined in our contract, too, which includes protections against unjust discipline or termination, a grievance procedure, and many other rights in the workplace.