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AFSCME Corrections United --We're 62,000 corrections officers and 23,000 corrections employees who've joined forces in AFSCME to fight for better pay and benefits, for safe workplaces, and to uphold the standard of professionalism in our field. ACU members are men and women working all across the country, in both maximum- and minimum-security facilities, state prisons and county jails. ACU has a proven record of accomplishments on the federal, state and local levels, and at the bargaining table – fighting to improve the pay and working conditions of all COs and corrections employees.

AFSCME Corrections United Online Network

Join your brothers and sisters in the AFSCME Corrections United Network. We’ll discuss shared concerns, learn about what’s going on around the country and exchange information and ideas.

What's Hot

  • Legislation, lawsuits seek to shine light on private prisons
    A bill before Congress would extend the Freedom of Information Act to require private prisons contracted by the federal government to release records under the same standards as federal prisons. The Private Prison Information Act of 2007 (H.R. 1889), introduced by Rep. Tim Holden, D-Pa., would require private prisons and other correctional facilities under contract with federal agencies to house federal prisoners to make their records accessible under the same FOIA requirements that govern federal prisons.
  • Health Care for America: Which Side Are You On?
    Visit the new Health Care section of our website to learn about AFSCME’s plan to guarantee quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

Corrections In Action

Fighting Privatization

Health & Safety on the Job

Corrections on Capitol Hill

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