The Jerry Wurf Memorial Fund was established in memory of Jerry Wurf, the late President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Its income is used to initiate programs and activities that “reflect Jerry Wurf’s belief in the dignity of work, and his commitment to improving the quality of lives of working people, to free open thought and debate about public policy issues, to informed political action, and to reflect his interests in the quality of management in public service, especially as it assures the ability of workers to do their jobs with maximum effect and efficiency in environments sensitive to their needs and activities.
In concert with the HTUP program, annually a speaker is chosen for the Wurf Memorial Forum that is in line with the terms of the endowment.