Labor Spotlight- Stacey Tyler

Stacey Tyler (AFSCME Local 47) has been a public employee and union member in the public sector for 23 years. As a female building inspector, she had to work harder to gain the trust of landlords and go above and beyond to prove her worth compared to her male counterparts. 

Being a union member gave Stacey the opportunity to attend trainings and conferences, and take classes she could apply to her every day job. Being a part of the union helped her find her voice at work and in the community. Being a part of the union taught Stacey how to be an activist.  

In her personal life, being a union member has allowed her to continue her education and earn college credit, worked with her to repair her credit, and provided discounts on products and services. 

“The union has taught me the true meaning of being a part of something larger. The union has been my voice in the past and now I’m learning to be a voice for others,” Stacey said about her time as an AFSCME member.