Public Service Workers Endorse Dan Kessler

In my work as a clinical psychologist, I collaborate closely with public service workers, social service providers, and healthcare staff, and I see how tirelessly they work to support our most vulnerable neighbors. The 43,000 members of AFSCME Council 5 do the essential work that holds our social safety net together, often under high stress and with limited resources. Earning AFSCME’s endorsement is a profound honor. I will be an unwavering advocate for investing in our public workforce, protecting workplace safety, defending public pensions, and ensuring our state employees have the support they need to care for our communities.

AFSCME Council 5

AFSCME Council 5 represents over 43,000 public and human service workers across Minnesota. Uniting state, county, city, school district, and healthcare employees, AFSCME members provide the essential services that keep our communities safe, healthy, and running smoothly every day.

Who They Are & What They Stand For

• Public & Human Service Workforce: AFSCME members work on the front lines as behavioral health specialists, social workers, correctional officers, clerical staff, public works crews, library staff, and healthcare workers.

• Advocates for Community Well-Being: Members dedicate their careers to supporting vulnerable families, maintaining public infrastructure, administering vital safety-net programs, and keeping state and local government responsive to community needs.

• Defenders of Public Service & Worker Rights: AFSCME leads statewide advocacy for strong public sector investment, fair wages, defined-benefit pensions, workplace safety, and racial and economic justice.

AFSCME Council 5 at a Glance