Our Mission
To provide strong, fair and accessible representation while advancing safe working conditions, dignity at work, equitable treatment and respect for the collective bargaining agreement.
WHO WE ARE
Built by workers. Powered by solidarity.
AFSCME Local 626 exists to protect employee rights, strengthen the collective voice of our bargaining unit, and make sure every represented employee can reach their union when it matters.
What We Do
We represent employees in workplace matters, enforce negotiated rights, communicate important updates, educate members, and organize around issues that affect our workplaces.
Our Values
Solidarity. Service. Accountability. Fairness. Respect. We believe workers are strongest when information is accessible and no employee has to face workplace problems alone.
OUR WORKPLACES
Five jurisdictions. One Local.
Pick your work area and see the employees Local 626 represents there.
House Office Buildings
Laborers, floor technicians, material handlers, custodians, forklift drivers, baler operators, building service coordinators, building inspectors, and truck drivers.
Senate Office Buildings
Laborers, floor technicians, material handlers, custodians, forklift drivers, baler operators, building service coordinators, building inspectors, and truck drivers.
U.S. Capitol
Laborers, floor technicians, material handlers, custodians, forklift drivers, baler operators, building service coordinators, building inspectors, and truck drivers.
Library Buildings & Grounds
Local 626 represents the trade shops in Library Buildings & Grounds.
U.S. Botanic Garden
Arborists, gardeners, and maintenance mechanics.
Local 626 leadership
Local 626 officers and stewards are employees who step forward to represent their coworkers, enforce the contract and strengthen the Local.
Meet Your Representatives“One union. One voice. We fight together.”