about the Department
The Research and Collective Bargaining Services Department offers an array of services to affiliates.
Staff reps can access services by contacting the Research Department via email, by telephone or using the Ask a Researcher form.
Dalia Thornton, Director
dthornton@afscme.org
202-429-1083
featured SERVICES
Health and Pension Benefits
Understand proposed changes in health benefits and pensions and find alternatives.
Wage and Benefit Surveys
See how your unit’s pay compares to others, if negotiations are stalled or to prepare for impasse proceedings. Allow up to one month of lead time for custom surveys.
Financial Analyses
Find out if an employer has the ability to pay.
Arbitrator Profiles
Get arbitrator profiles from databases as well as union attorneys’ reviews of labor arbitrators.
Contract Language
AFSCME’s Contracts Database contains more than 10,000 full-text searchable collective bargaining agreements. (Register or log in for access)
Sample language on select topics is available here.
Anti-Privatization Assistance
Learn the records of companies bidding on members’ jobs and get help mounting your campaign against contracting out.
Submit a question
Staff reps can call 202-429-1215, email research@afscme.org or submit the Ask a Researcher form to ask questions or request services from the Research and Collective Bargaining Services Department.