Corrections

May. 14, 2026

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Centurion employees make the most of chaotic switch by winning a fair contract

In 2025, IDOC made a shocking announcement: It was ending its contract with Wexford Health Services—the vendor that for more than a decade provided health care in Illinois prisons—and transitioning to an unfamiliar new vendor, Centurion.

Centurion employees make the most of chaotic switch by winning a fair contract

AFSCME member holding sign that says "It's about freedom"

Mar. 12, 2026

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Public services and unions are under fire

The landscape is getting tougher for working. From cutting funding for crucial programs that help families make ends meet to the unilateral termination of union contracts, the challenges continue to grow.

Public services and unions are under fire

AFSCME members at the Capitol, rallying to fix Tier 2

Mar. 06, 2026

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Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

After a lifetime of public service, AFSCME members who work for the state, local governments or universities deserve better than the inadequate benefits that Tier 2 pensions provide.

Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

Sign saying "Privatization: Just say no"

Mar. 02, 2026

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AFSCME secures anti-privatization win in Supreme Court case

Our union has always stood for public services in the best interests of our communities, because privately-run, for-profit facilities are beholden only to a company’s shareholders.

AFSCME secures anti-privatization win in Supreme Court case

AFSCME members in IDOC picket for safer working conditions in 2024. Mail scanning was among their demands.

Nov. 17, 2025

News

Mail scanning: It’s finally here

Mail scanning is now fully operational at every single state prison.

Mail scanning: It’s finally here