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We are HOPE AFSCME Local 123
As HOPE AFSCME Local 123 members, we have the power to make a difference. By joining together, HOPE members have clout at the ballot box, in the halls of government and at the bargaining table. HOPE AFSCME Local 123 is one of the city’s most powerful advocates for working families in the city of Houston.
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2024 Meet & Confer Page
Speak out! Protect PSLF.
On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
To protect our communities, federal workers are speaking out
Upcoming Events
September 2025 General Membership Meeting
In Person:
AFL-CIO Union Hall
2506 Sutherland St.,
Houston, TX 77023
Virtually:
https://meetings.officeathand.att.com/join/346505699
Your HOPE Executive Board invites you to your September General Membership Meeting.
HOPE PEOPLE CD-18 Candidate Screening
As City Employees, we are affected by elections more than the average resident.
October 2025 General Membership Meeting
In Person:
AFL-CIO Union Hall
2506 Sutherland St.,
Houston, TX 77023
Virtually:
https://meetings.officeathand.att.com/join/346505699
Your HOPE Executive Board invites you to your October General Membership Meeting.
AFSCME National Updates
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AFSCME members win again with court ruling on federal probationary employees
Federal court ruling affirming that federal probationary employees were unlawfully fired is a “significant victory,” says AFSCME President Lee Saunders.
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‘Backbone of the department.’ Delaware DOJ workers form union with Council 81
We welcome the newest members of our union in Delaware.
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This administration is forgetting the sacrifice of 9/11 responders
Under this administration, a program Congress created to treat 9/11 first responders is being starved of resources.
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AFSCME members, governor fight the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Maryland
Maryland members joined by governor, AFSCME leaders at town hall.
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Speak out! Protect PSLF.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is under attack. Speak out!
AFSCME members make America happen.
With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.