Welcome to the Web site of AFSCME Council 97, a labor union representing Arizona public employees. On this Web site, you can learn more about AFSCME and Council 97.  You can find out some benefits to being a member.  Most importantly, you can get information on upcoming events, recent victories, and long-term campaigns — you can learn how to make a difference in the lives of working men and women, and how AFSCME has made a difference in your life.

To be a part of the Council 97 e-mail network, to learn about joining AFSCME, or to get information about AFSCME membership, please click here.

Special Sections

	Follow this link for features specific to employees in corrections. There will be a section for informing Council 97 and other corrections member of issues facing correctional employees. Activities, news, and events will appear on this page, with information tailored to members' needs. You'll have easy access to a number of materials specially designed for public employees in corrections.
	Public employees in the nursing field have unique needs, so AFSCME has a special Web resource for nurses. Click here to go to the United Nurses of America portion of AFSCME Web site. You'll find useful information that is tailored to your needs.
	Retired public employees are vital members of AFSCME. Events in the state have an impact on them, even when they no longer work in the public workforce. Follow this link for information on AFSCME's Retirees Program. You can sign up for the Retiree's e-mail alert system or download information on retirement and issues facing retirees.