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Meet Kirsha Haverlah, a dedicated Travis County Family Violence Coordinator and proud AFSCME 1624 member. Kirsha's tireless work ensures that vulnerable families in our community receive the support and protection they need. Her commitment to public service is an inspiration to us all. Kirsha embodies the spirit of AFSCME’s "Never Quit" motto, showing us what it means to stand strong and keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges. Together, we fight for the services that strengthen our communities and uplift those who need it most.
In 1968 sanitation workers made history in Memphis, Tennessee. Over a thousand workers went on strike to protest unfair wages, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions that took the lives of two of their own. Marching through the streets, they wore signs declaring "I Am a Man." In April, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. arrived to Memphis to support the workers and was assassinated after delivering his famous Mountaintop speech. Conditions for sanitation workers in Memphis today are surprisingly similar to conditions in the 1960's. The city is threatening to privatize their jobs, workers are not earning a living wage, and working conditions are hazardous and unsafe. In the midst of contract negotiations, the sanitation workers of Local 1733 continue the struggle for fairness and respect begun forty five years ago.
George Morales, a member of AFSCME Local 1624, has always believed in his community, even when others didn’t. He grew up in the Dove Springs neighborhood of Austin, Texas, where people didn't expect much from the kids there. Today, Morales is a constable for Austin's Precinct 4 and is someone who's always giving back to the community he grew up in.
Meet Colin Strickland: Proud Cave Biologist & AFSCME Local 1624 Member As part of AFSCME’s Frontline and Fearless campaign, we're spotlighting Colin, a dedicated Cave Biologist with the City of Austin. Colin works tirelessly to protect our underground ecosystems, ensuring that Austin’s unique natural habitats are preserved for generations to come. His commitment to environmental initiatives is a testament to the vital role public workers play in keeping our city thriving.
AFSCME 1624, 4500 member strong, is the union that honors solidarity without conformity — drawing each member’s story into a force of experience and commitment that can’t be ignored. That’s how we win better lives for ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country. For people proudly committed to the public service that makes Austin happen, we never quit.
When it comes to dedication, no one does it like Mary. As a worksite leader at Resource Recovery, she takes pride in keeping our streets clean and our city running. But Mary’s commitment doesn’t stop at the job—she’s the heart and soul of AFSCME 1624. Whether it’s a general meeting, a union social, a parade, or a rally, you can count on Mary to show up, speak up, and stand up for her fellow members. She lives and breathes union solidarity, proving every day what it means to be part of the Green Machine.