AFSCME Local 1624 is branch of the American Federation of State, County, and Muncipal Employees, the 1.4 million-member strong union that represents public employees throughout the country. Our Local has been representing City of Austin and Travis County Employees since 1969. AFSCME negotiates and lobbies with City and County Management, the City Council and Commissioners Court on matters of concern to all employees including, but not limited to: *Pay Raises *Health Care Benefits *Retirement Provisions *Job Security *Market Studies *Health and Safety *Personnel Policies AFSCME provides individual representation to our members for any work related issue, including: *On the Job Injuries *Reclassifications *Grievances *Employee Evaluations *FMLA, ADA, Title VU *Career Development