AFSCME 1624
@afscme1624.bsky.social
4,600 Members Strong - Representing City of Austin and Travis County Employees. Advocating for better pay, benefits and respect on the job.
Join us on Saturday for a block walk supporting Prop Q. See below for details.
October 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Join us on Saturday for a block walk supporting Prop Q. See below for details.
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We must develop future leaders to keep our movement thriving.
Juany Torres of @afscme1624.bsky.social uses what she learned in the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy to bring in new voices.
Want to help guide the future of Texas labor? Apply now: bit.ly/RUTHELLINGERLEADERSHIPACADEMY
Juany Torres of @afscme1624.bsky.social uses what she learned in the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy to bring in new voices.
Want to help guide the future of Texas labor? Apply now: bit.ly/RUTHELLINGERLEADERSHIPACADEMY
September 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We must develop future leaders to keep our movement thriving.
Juany Torres of @afscme1624.bsky.social uses what she learned in the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy to bring in new voices.
Want to help guide the future of Texas labor? Apply now: bit.ly/RUTHELLINGERLEADERSHIPACADEMY
Juany Torres of @afscme1624.bsky.social uses what she learned in the Ruth Ellinger Leadership Academy to bring in new voices.
Want to help guide the future of Texas labor? Apply now: bit.ly/RUTHELLINGERLEADERSHIPACADEMY
Union Proud! Local 1624 members proudly serve our community. Way to go Kathy Uhrig!
Kathy Uhrig, a member of @afscme1624.bsky.social and our latest Never Quit Service Award winner, leads a tiny team for the city, helping ensure that when something is built on city land, it’s done right. www.afscme.org/blog/in-boom...
In booming Austin, Never Quit winner Kathy Uhrig creates order out of chaos
Discover how our latest Never Quit winner, Kathy Uhrig, creates order out of chaos in busy Austin, Texas.
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August 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Union Proud! Local 1624 members proudly serve our community. Way to go Kathy Uhrig!
The FY25-26 COA budget is passed — and the TRE is officially headed to Austin voters.
AFSCME 1624 helped secure major wins for City workers and our community.
Now, we turn to the next fight — winning the TRE! When workers rise, Austin rises with us.
AFSCME 1624 helped secure major wins for City workers and our community.
Now, we turn to the next fight — winning the TRE! When workers rise, Austin rises with us.
August 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The FY25-26 COA budget is passed — and the TRE is officially headed to Austin voters.
AFSCME 1624 helped secure major wins for City workers and our community.
Now, we turn to the next fight — winning the TRE! When workers rise, Austin rises with us.
AFSCME 1624 helped secure major wins for City workers and our community.
Now, we turn to the next fight — winning the TRE! When workers rise, Austin rises with us.
AFSCME 1624 members showed up strong today at Austin City Hall — standing shoulder to shoulder for higher wages, job protections, and the services our community counts on. @afscme.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
AFSCME 1624 members showed up strong today at Austin City Hall — standing shoulder to shoulder for higher wages, job protections, and the services our community counts on. @afscme.bsky.social
💚 AFSCME 1624 joined together at City Hall today for a strong TRE, fair wages, and a commitment to the services & jobs that keep Austin running. When we invest in city workers, we build strong communities. @afscme.bsky.social #afscmestrong #cityofaustin #afscme
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
💚 AFSCME 1624 joined together at City Hall today for a strong TRE, fair wages, and a commitment to the services & jobs that keep Austin running. When we invest in city workers, we build strong communities. @afscme.bsky.social #afscmestrong #cityofaustin #afscme
@afscme 1624 member B. Ray—an Austin Energy electrical supervisor—was hit hard by flooding in Liberty Hill on July 5. In minutes, 4ft of water took over his home. He, his wife, and kids were rescued, but his home suffered damage.
We visited him today—he’s ok, cleaning up, and in good spirits.
We visited him today—he’s ok, cleaning up, and in good spirits.
July 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
@afscme 1624 member B. Ray—an Austin Energy electrical supervisor—was hit hard by flooding in Liberty Hill on July 5. In minutes, 4ft of water took over his home. He, his wife, and kids were rescued, but his home suffered damage.
We visited him today—he’s ok, cleaning up, and in good spirits.
We visited him today—he’s ok, cleaning up, and in good spirits.
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As Texans recover from the recent floods, we have compiled a list of resources for affected counties, available to both union members and the general public.
Central Texas Flood Resources
As Texans recover from the recent floods, the Texas AFL-CIO has compiled a list of resources for the affected counties for both union members and the general public. Thank you to all of our emergency ...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
As Texans recover from the recent floods, we have compiled a list of resources for affected counties, available to both union members and the general public.
AFSCME 1624 marching proud in today’s Juneteenth Parade ✊🏽💚 Honoring the past, fighting for a future rooted in freedom, dignity, and justice. #Juneteenth #UnionStrong #AFSCME
June 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
AFSCME 1624 marching proud in today’s Juneteenth Parade ✊🏽💚 Honoring the past, fighting for a future rooted in freedom, dignity, and justice. #Juneteenth #UnionStrong #AFSCME
AFSCME 1624: Join us this Thursday, June 19 to march in the 2025 ATX Juneteenth Parade!
Staging at 9:30AM – MLK & Comal//Parade starts at 10AM
Let’s show up for justice, equality, and solidarity in every workplace and community.
Wear green. Bring your union pride.
RSVP - bit.ly/441PaPV
#afscme
Staging at 9:30AM – MLK & Comal//Parade starts at 10AM
Let’s show up for justice, equality, and solidarity in every workplace and community.
Wear green. Bring your union pride.
RSVP - bit.ly/441PaPV
#afscme
June 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
AFSCME 1624: Join us this Thursday, June 19 to march in the 2025 ATX Juneteenth Parade!
Staging at 9:30AM – MLK & Comal//Parade starts at 10AM
Let’s show up for justice, equality, and solidarity in every workplace and community.
Wear green. Bring your union pride.
RSVP - bit.ly/441PaPV
#afscme
Staging at 9:30AM – MLK & Comal//Parade starts at 10AM
Let’s show up for justice, equality, and solidarity in every workplace and community.
Wear green. Bring your union pride.
RSVP - bit.ly/441PaPV
#afscme
🌈✊ AFSCME 1624 showed up proud at today’s SEEN Pride Luncheon! When we fight for equality, we fight for all workers — because dignity on the job includes being seen, valued, and respected. #PrideMonth #AFSCMEStrong #AustinTX #cityofaustin
June 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🌈✊ AFSCME 1624 showed up proud at today’s SEEN Pride Luncheon! When we fight for equality, we fight for all workers — because dignity on the job includes being seen, valued, and respected. #PrideMonth #AFSCMEStrong #AustinTX #cityofaustin
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Austin city workers deserve better.
This tight budget year is made worse by state and federal cuts—like slashing over a third of Austin Public Health’s grant funding.
Last night, @afscme1624.bsky.social called for raises so staff can live where they serve. More town halls soon—stay tuned.
This tight budget year is made worse by state and federal cuts—like slashing over a third of Austin Public Health’s grant funding.
Last night, @afscme1624.bsky.social called for raises so staff can live where they serve. More town halls soon—stay tuned.
June 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Austin city workers deserve better.
This tight budget year is made worse by state and federal cuts—like slashing over a third of Austin Public Health’s grant funding.
Last night, @afscme1624.bsky.social called for raises so staff can live where they serve. More town halls soon—stay tuned.
This tight budget year is made worse by state and federal cuts—like slashing over a third of Austin Public Health’s grant funding.
Last night, @afscme1624.bsky.social called for raises so staff can live where they serve. More town halls soon—stay tuned.
City workers spoke out on pay, staffing & frontline conditions—and Council listened. Powerful night of unity, truth, and action. The Green Machine rolls on. 💚
@afscme.bsky.social #cityofaustin #afscmestrong #unionstrong
@afscme.bsky.social #cityofaustin #afscmestrong #unionstrong
June 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
City workers spoke out on pay, staffing & frontline conditions—and Council listened. Powerful night of unity, truth, and action. The Green Machine rolls on. 💚
@afscme.bsky.social #cityofaustin #afscmestrong #unionstrong
@afscme.bsky.social #cityofaustin #afscmestrong #unionstrong
Big thanks to every @afscme.bsky.social 1624 member who showed up & spoke out at Travis County Employee Speak Out last night.
It takes courage to advocate — and you did it with power & purpose. Your voices are building a raise that lifts everyone. #AFSCMEStrong #UnionStrong
It takes courage to advocate — and you did it with power & purpose. Your voices are building a raise that lifts everyone. #AFSCMEStrong #UnionStrong
June 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Big thanks to every @afscme.bsky.social 1624 member who showed up & spoke out at Travis County Employee Speak Out last night.
It takes courage to advocate — and you did it with power & purpose. Your voices are building a raise that lifts everyone. #AFSCMEStrong #UnionStrong
It takes courage to advocate — and you did it with power & purpose. Your voices are building a raise that lifts everyone. #AFSCMEStrong #UnionStrong
VICTORY: The Refugee Clinic stays open (for now).
AFSCME 1624 members stood up, spoke out, and won a lifeline (until Sept. 30)
Workers keep their jobs. Refugees keep their care.
This is what union power looks like.
@afscme.bsky.social #union #afscme
AFSCME 1624 members stood up, spoke out, and won a lifeline (until Sept. 30)
Workers keep their jobs. Refugees keep their care.
This is what union power looks like.
@afscme.bsky.social #union #afscme
May 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
VICTORY: The Refugee Clinic stays open (for now).
AFSCME 1624 members stood up, spoke out, and won a lifeline (until Sept. 30)
Workers keep their jobs. Refugees keep their care.
This is what union power looks like.
@afscme.bsky.social #union #afscme
AFSCME 1624 members stood up, spoke out, and won a lifeline (until Sept. 30)
Workers keep their jobs. Refugees keep their care.
This is what union power looks like.
@afscme.bsky.social #union #afscme
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AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, crafted an AI policy that puts humans in charge. @afscme1624.bsky.social
AFSCME members add worker protections to City of Austin’s AI policy
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, fought for a worker-first AI policy.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
AFSCME members in Austin, Texas, crafted an AI policy that puts humans in charge. @afscme1624.bsky.social
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Federal cuts to public health funding are putting us all at risk!
That’s why @afscme1624.bsky.social and #AustinPublicHealth employees are calling on the City to step up and take care of our frontline workers & community! #ATX #StopTheCuts
That’s why @afscme1624.bsky.social and #AustinPublicHealth employees are calling on the City to step up and take care of our frontline workers & community! #ATX #StopTheCuts
May 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Federal cuts to public health funding are putting us all at risk!
That’s why @afscme1624.bsky.social and #AustinPublicHealth employees are calling on the City to step up and take care of our frontline workers & community! #ATX #StopTheCuts
That’s why @afscme1624.bsky.social and #AustinPublicHealth employees are calling on the City to step up and take care of our frontline workers & community! #ATX #StopTheCuts
Amid $22 Million in Trump-Fueled Federal Cuts, AFSCME Local 1624 Stands Up to Defend Austin Public Health
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Union Shows Up to Help Save Austin Public Health
Today, AFSCME Local 1624 stood shoulder to shoulder with our Austin Public Health (APH) coworkers, union members, and allies on the steps of City Hall to send a clear message: public health workers…
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May 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Amid $22 Million in Trump-Fueled Federal Cuts, AFSCME Local 1624 Stands Up to Defend Austin Public Health
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Austin is a union town, and my office is proud to be a union office.
That’s why I was happy to sit down with Carol Guthrie from @afscme1624.bsky.social, representing local government workers, to talk about how we can better support the people who keep our city running.
That’s why I was happy to sit down with Carol Guthrie from @afscme1624.bsky.social, representing local government workers, to talk about how we can better support the people who keep our city running.
April 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Austin is a union town, and my office is proud to be a union office.
That’s why I was happy to sit down with Carol Guthrie from @afscme1624.bsky.social, representing local government workers, to talk about how we can better support the people who keep our city running.
That’s why I was happy to sit down with Carol Guthrie from @afscme1624.bsky.social, representing local government workers, to talk about how we can better support the people who keep our city running.
Scenes from our Writers for Workers postcard party! @afscme 1624 members + @texasaflcio Ruth Ellinger Labor Academy union friends pitching in to spread the word. Solidarity in action! #unionstrong #afscme #afscmestrong
April 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Scenes from our Writers for Workers postcard party! @afscme 1624 members + @texasaflcio Ruth Ellinger Labor Academy union friends pitching in to spread the word. Solidarity in action! #unionstrong #afscme #afscmestrong
We’re excited to announce Brydan Summers as the newly appointed President of AFSCME 1624!
He’s ready to fight for higher wages, better benefits, a voice on the job—and build our union stronger than ever.
Welcome, President Summers!
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He’s ready to fight for higher wages, better benefits, a voice on the job—and build our union stronger than ever.
Welcome, President Summers!
Read More- bit.ly/Summers1624
#afscme
April 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We’re excited to announce Brydan Summers as the newly appointed President of AFSCME 1624!
He’s ready to fight for higher wages, better benefits, a voice on the job—and build our union stronger than ever.
Welcome, President Summers!
Read More- bit.ly/Summers1624
#afscme
He’s ready to fight for higher wages, better benefits, a voice on the job—and build our union stronger than ever.
Welcome, President Summers!
Read More- bit.ly/Summers1624
#afscme
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Trump is trying to silence the labor movement, but we’re not going anywhere.
Texas union members stand shoulder to shoulder with federal employees against this fraudster. We are rising up, organizing, and ready to defend our brothers and sisters — whatever it takes.
Texas union members stand shoulder to shoulder with federal employees against this fraudster. We are rising up, organizing, and ready to defend our brothers and sisters — whatever it takes.
Trump moves to strip unionization rights from most federal workers
It’s the latest effort in the president's drive to disempower the federal bureaucracy.
www.politico.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump is trying to silence the labor movement, but we’re not going anywhere.
Texas union members stand shoulder to shoulder with federal employees against this fraudster. We are rising up, organizing, and ready to defend our brothers and sisters — whatever it takes.
Texas union members stand shoulder to shoulder with federal employees against this fraudster. We are rising up, organizing, and ready to defend our brothers and sisters — whatever it takes.
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Trump’s “DESTROY ALL LABOR UNIONS” executive order from last night must be stopped, rescinded, and buried deep in the ground.
Even if a judge blocks it temporarily, we must not stop fighting it with full force until it is gone for good.
Even if a judge blocks it temporarily, we must not stop fighting it with full force until it is gone for good.
March 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump’s “DESTROY ALL LABOR UNIONS” executive order from last night must be stopped, rescinded, and buried deep in the ground.
Even if a judge blocks it temporarily, we must not stop fighting it with full force until it is gone for good.
Even if a judge blocks it temporarily, we must not stop fighting it with full force until it is gone for good.
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President Trump’s attempt to strip federal workers of the right to collectively bargain is blatant retribution. AFSCME’s 1.4 million members - including thousands of federal workers - are prepared to fight to protect federal workers’ voice on the job. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
March 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
President Trump’s attempt to strip federal workers of the right to collectively bargain is blatant retribution. AFSCME’s 1.4 million members - including thousands of federal workers - are prepared to fight to protect federal workers’ voice on the job. www.afscme.org/press/releas...
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Stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government is the very definition of union busting — and a blatant attempt to silence us.
We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.
We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.
March 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government is the very definition of union busting — and a blatant attempt to silence us.
We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.
We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.