Committees

A union in which many people participate is far stronger than one in which a few people do all the work. Having an effective local union committee structure helps divide the work and provides a way for members to participate. Committees also let members utilize their individual skills and talents to grow their union activism and become new leaders in our union. And then on the third Tuesday of every month, we all come together for the General Membership Meeting (GMM) to discuss, vote, and take action on union business.

In addition to the local union committees below, there are Safety Committees and Union-Management Communication Committees (UMCC) in your workplace that you can join; reach out to your Council Rep for more information. And at GMM, we elect delegates to WFSE Policy Committees where workers from all over the state that share a community of interest (e.g., Higher Education, Natural Resources, Transportation, etc.) get together a few times a year to discuss workplace issues and union business.

Local 443 is entirely run by state workers and GMM is where we democratically carry out the work of our union. So, come join your fellow union members and make decisions on issues important to us all. For more information email [email protected]. Food is provided. Infants and children are welcome.

When: Every Third Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Where: In-person and Virtual

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As the elected leadership body of Local 443, the executive board works in harmony as a team to determine the goals and objectives of our local and develops plans and strategies to achieve those goals. The meeting structure is very similar to General Membership meetings. The executive board meetings are open to every member, but only members elected to serve on the executive board may vote. For more information email [email protected]. In-person attendance is encouraged. Food is provided. Infants and children are welcome.

When: Every First Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Where: In-person and Virtual

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The Organizing Committee’s mission is to build and maintain a strong and active union, and that work begins on the shop floor. The committee’s work includes new employee outreach, volunteer member organizing, cultivating workplace leaders and organizing Member Action Teams, training members on how to have an organizing conversation, formulating and carrying out issue campaigns, and maintaining our local’s massive inventory of swag, For more information email [email protected].

When: Every Second Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual

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No other workforce has more at stake in the decisions made by elected officials than us public servants. So, our PAC is dedicated to empowering union members to actively participate in our local political landscape through political activism (e.g., lobbying, phonebanking, canvassing, etc.), endorsements, and donations. For more information email [email protected].

When: Every Second Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual

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By word of mouth, flyers, social media, emails, and our website, the Comms Committee informs, engages, and empowers union members. We are committed to fostering a transparent, inclusive, and activated local union culture through clear, consistent, and accessible communication. We educate members, promote solidarity, cultivate and strengthen our local’s identity, and support our local’s organizing, political, and community action efforts. For more information email [email protected].

When: Every Third Monday at 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual

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Steward Committee

Shop stewards are the face of our union in the workplace. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the role, the Steward Committee provides training by experienced WFSE staff and an open forum where you can collaborate with your fellow stewards, share experiences, and learn from each other’s successes and challenges. Shop stewards from every WFSE local are invited to attend our committee meetings because we cover topics that count towards your Continuing Steward Education (CSE) requirements. For more information, email [email protected].

When: Every First Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual

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Union members have a right to a full and clear accounting of all union funds, so the Finance Committee discusses our local’s finances and budget and makes recommendations to the general membership. Three 443 members also serve as trustees who audit our local’s financial records to ensure compliance with the AFSCME Financial Standards Code. For more information, email [email protected]. Food is provided. Infants and children are welcome.

When: Every Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Where: In-person

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As state workers and public servants, many of us are immigrants and serve immigrants in our day-to-day work. In February 2025, 443 passed a Migrant Sanctuary Union Resolution in response to the federal administration’s attacks on immigrant communities. The resolution created this committee, which is responsible for conducting migrant solidarity work through promoting “Know Your Rights” trainings, sharing legal resources with union members, and partnering with groups working to protect undocumented communities. For more information, email [email protected].

When: Every Second Thursday at 6:00 PM

Where: Virtual

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The local president has the authority to establish standing committees with the approval of the executive board. These committees are created to meet the needs of our local, like the Convention Committee to prepare for the WFSE and AFSCME International conventions, or the Scholarship Committee to administer our local’s scholarship fund. So, be sure to check the calendar for any standing committee meetings that may be coming up. For more information email [email protected].

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