America isn't powered by quitters. Neither is AFSCME.

Our Stories

Our Stories

For people proudly committed to the public service that makes America work, we never quit.

Bruce Cannon Watch Full Video

Bruce Cannon

Master Puppeteer
New York, NY

Giving the gift of puppetry to the children of New York.

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Renita Smith Watch Full Video

Renita Smith

School Bus Driver
College Park, Md.

Treating the children in her care as though they were her own.

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Toni Monique Taloa Watch Full Video

Toni Monique Taloa

Home Care Provider
Buena Park, Calif.

It’s absolutely amazing to see what one-on-one care can provide.

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Rachel Cooper Watch Full Video

Rachel Cooper

Cafeteria Manager
Atlanta

Nourishing the bodies, minds, and spirits of Atlanta school children.

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Jonathan Cahill

Police Officer
Boston

Off-duty police officer jumps into action, saves shooting victim.

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Raymond DeRusha Watch Full Video

Raymond DeRusha

Head Custodian and Coach
Nashua, N.H.

Treating the kids he works for as his own.

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Ronnie Roberts Watch Full Video

Ronnie Roberts

Senior Driver Collector
Atlanta

When they see us coming, they know we’re going to take care of their community.

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AFSCME Members Never Quit Watch Full Video

AFSCME Members Never Quit

AFSCME members never quit because our communities need us.

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Audrey Lake

Direct Support Personnel
Chicago

Ensuring those in her care live fulfilling lives.

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Anne Sears

Investigator
Fairbanks, Alaska

Protecting society’s most vulnerable.

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Shawn Ost

Bus Driver
Chillicothe, Ohio

Protecting the kids in his care while helping to stop a crime.

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Your Nominee Here

Nominate your favorite AFSCME member for a Never Quit Service Award!

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