Campus Operations and Safety

Plumbers, carpenters, mechanics, custodians, cashiers, cooks, groundskeepers, public safety officers and other service, safety, maintenance and trades staff are joining together in AFSCME.

Staff are winning regular pay raises, better benefits, higher shift differentials, bonuses, more paid time off, affordable health care and real paths to full time, year-round work for seasonal and part time employees.

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Brandon Ziska - Campus Security Officer

"Get your collective voice together. That’s paramount. We stay informed and support each other in our rights. When folks see the growth in what we have..."

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Tim Evans - Environmental Services Lead

"We have the strongest contract we've ever achieved, and we did it by standing together and using our voice to fight for what we deserve. I’ve never..."

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Erika Stevenson - Building Service Worker

"I like seeing the difference I make for students every day cleaning my area and knowing that I'm appreciated. Organizing our union helps..."

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Larry Dunkins - Senior Sanitation Operator

"Being a union member at Duke University for the last 15 years has meant 15 years of job security, protections, and the power..."

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Kelly Overshiner - Custodian

"I’ve been a proud AFSCME member going on 7 years. I first joined when I realized I could be a part of the negotiating team for our contracts and advocate for my campus..."