About Us
We are working to advocate for, support, educate and organize all service workers in the Asheville area and beyond.
100+
Active Union Members
8
Active Shop-Level Campaigns in Asheville
$72,000
Saved in parking fees for downtown workers annually
Our Work
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Membership
AF&BU members are food and beverage workers who ….
Highly skilled individuals who make up AF&BU’ss membership provide essential services that keep our homes, businesses, and schools running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. Members are empowered in their workplaces and united by the belief in the dignity and worth of our work.
Why Organize?
Unions bring people together. Unions level the playing field. Unions build power.
Union members earn higher wages, receive better pension benefits, and enjoy better health insurance coverage than their non-union counterparts. Reach out to AF&BU’s organizing team if you’re interested in starting the conversation about how to start a union. We’re here to answer your questions and guide you along the way.
Unionize Your Workplace
Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate for bigger raises, stronger benefits, and better lives? If so, the steps to start a union with AF&BU are simple.
Become A Solidarity Member
Financially support the goal of growing union strength in our community.