Contract Bargaining

School bus drivers and monitors pose after having their union certified.

Nov. 13, 2025

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IL Central bus drivers and monitors step up with new contract

The 50 school bus drivers and monitors from the Illinois Central bus company near Peoria have seen what AFSCME has accomplished for other school bus drivers in their region.

IL Central bus drivers and monitors step up with new contract

Members of the Local 1989 bargaining committee

Nov. 05, 2025

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NEIU workers win “life-changing” contract

As members of AFSCME Local 1989 at Northeastern Illinois University entered contract negotiations in 2024, they weren’t feeling like management respected the important work they do.

NEIU workers win “life-changing” contract

Aug. 15, 2025

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UIUC locals stick together to win breakthrough contracts

When AFSCME Locals 3700 and 698 sat down for contract negotiations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, they knew they faced an uphill battle. But they united and overcame the roadblocks in their way.

UIUC locals stick together to win breakthrough contracts

Champaign County employees announce the results of their strike vote in May 2025.

Jul. 18, 2025

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Unity and strike readiness key to Local 900’s contract win

In their efforts to secure a fair contract, members of AFSCME Local 900 walked right up to the brink of their first-ever strike.

Unity and strike readiness key to Local 900’s contract win

Members of Local 900 announce their strike authorization vote

May. 29, 2025

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Champaign County employees vote overwhelmingly to strike if necessary

"Champaign County works because we do. And make no mistake, without us on the job, county services cannot function," AFSCME Local 900 President Cecilia Phillips said.

Champaign County employees vote overwhelmingly to strike if necessary