Custodians & Service Workers
The most basic and the smallest element of the labor unions are the local unions, referred to simply as locals. A local represents the workers in a particular plant, city, or other specified area. Within the local unions usually exists a hierarchy of power that begins with a shop steward that heads a particular division and usually follows through to a local president, secretary, and treasurer. At the national level, unions are comprised of all of the local unions in a particular industry or craft. National unions promote and lobby for legislation that will be favorable to their members and their respective industries or crafts. Information about the labor unions of the custodians and service workers can be found below.
American Federation of Government Employees
Read about legislation and news related to federal and state government employees at this site from the American Federation of Government Employees.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Read about workplace, policy and legislative issues on the state and federal level at this site from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: American Postal Workers Union
Learn about union issues and news for U.S. Postal Service workers at this site from the AFL-CIO.
International Association of Fire Fighters
Read about legislative reports and political news for firefighters in North America at this site from the International Association of Fire Fighters.
National Association of Letter Carriers
Keep up with letter carrier news and political action reports at this site from the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Service Employees International Union
Learn about safe working conditions and fair play for health-care workers, custodians and service workers.