Definition: The word "AFSCME" refers to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), an organization representing over 800,000 public employees in 42 states. The AFSCME was founded in 1969 as the United Mine Workers' International Association after a merger between the various unions that had been working together since the early 19th century to unionize and bargain for better wages. The word "AFSCME" is a common acronym used in many states, although not widely recognized outside of those with strong AFL-CIO ties or within the United States. It stands for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union, which represents all public employees, including government workers, police officers, firefighters, teachers, librarians, and others. The definition of "AFSCME" is that it is an organization representing state and local governments, labor unions, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. Its purpose is to advocate for fair treatment of workers by both employers and employees in their collective bargaining agreements. The AFSCME also plays a role in organizing protests against the government and its policies. The term "AFSCME" has been widely recognized in many states since it was first introduced, although it might not be as well-known outside the United States due to the long history of unionization in the field of government work.

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