AFSCME Local 3993 advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.
AFSCME Local 3993 is the union that honors solidarity without conformity—drawing each member's story into a force of experience and commitment that can't be ignored. Our members provide vital services that make BART happen.
AFSCME Local 3993 organizes for social and economic justice in the workplace and through political action and legislative advocacy.
AFSCME Local 3993 is a member-based organization of professional and supervisory employees that help public transit workers raise wages, benefits, working conditions, and advocate over public policies that impact our professions and communities. With our skills, leadership and creativity, we work hard to make a vital contribution to ensure that we contribute to a well-run public transit system.
AFSCME Local 3993 is run by its members. Every member has a vote in the election of local union officers and board members. We negotiate our contracts, which must be approved by our members. We have our own constitution and governing documents. Members decide on policies, activities and dues. And as AFSCME members, we are protected by our Members' Bill of Rights.
AFSCME MEMBERS' BILL OF RIGHTS
As AFSCME Local 3993 members, we have the right to ...
Membership
1. No person otherwise eligible for membership in this union shall be denied membership, on a basis of unqualified equality, because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or political belief.
Freedom of speech
2. Members shall suffer no impairment of freedom of speech concerning the operations of this union. Active discussion of union affairs shall be encouraged and protected within this organization.
Freedom from employer
3. Members shall have the right to conduct the internal affairs of the union free from employer domination.
Fair elections
4. Members shall have the right to fair and democratic elections, at all levels of the union. This includes due notice of nominations and elections, equal opportunity for competing candidates, and proper election procedures which shall be constitutionally specified.
Hold office
5. Members shall have an equal right to run for and hold office, subject only to constitutionally specified qualifications, uniformly applied.
Review financial records
6. Members shall have the right to a full and clear accounting of all union funds at all levels. Such accounting shall include, but not be limited to, periodic reports to the membership by the appropriate fiscal officers and periodic audits by officers elected for that purpose or by independent auditors not otherwise connected with the union.
Vote
7. Members shall have the right to full participation, through discussion and vote, in the decision-making processes of the union, and to pertinent information needed for the exercise of this right. This right shall specifically include decisions concerning the acceptance or rejection of collective bargaining contracts, memoranda of understanding, or any other agreements affecting their wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment. All members shall have an equal right to vote, and each vote cast shall be of equal weight.
Due process
8. Charges against a member or officer shall be specific and shall be only on grounds provided in the International Constitution. Accused members or officers shall have the right to a fair trial with strict adherence to due process. The accused shall be considered innocent until proven guilty.
We are dedicated to serving the public and building a better community. We employ the most talented and dedicated staff we can attract. Our interests are the public’s interest.
Through our collective action, we advocate for:
Improve increased wages, benefits, pensions and increased staffing for public transit workers.
Defend against having to compromise healthy working environments.
Prevent the privatization of projects that we are fully qualified to perform.
Protecting the rights for career advancement based on hard work and merit.