AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 is a union of 43,000 workers who advocate for excellence in services for the public, dignity in the workplace, and opportunity and prosperity for all working families. AFSCME is the union chosen by your co-workers to negotiate your wages, benefits and working conditions. Ours is a strong union of more than 40,000 state, county, city, university, school, child care and non-profit workers in Minnesota. We make Minnesota happen.