In Iowa, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents 40,000 public employees including law enforcement and correctional officers, home health care and child care providers, firefighters, mental health workers, professional school staff, emergency responders, and many other workers.  

The workers AFSCME Iowa Council 61 represents are the workers that make City, County and State government, school districts and private employers work – AFSCME makes America Happen.

On a daily basis, our members are working to improve the quality of life in our schools, neighborhoods, communities, and for our families.

AFSCME Iowa Council 61 is made up of over 100 self-governing Locals.

Our six Districts organize efforts between our local unions, train and educate our volunteer leaders, provide representation and bargaining support to our members, and coordinate legislative activities.

We are a member of AFSCME International, the country's leading public employee union with more than 1.6 million members.

To contact us, please call (515) 246-1517 or 1-800-372-6054.