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Moultrie County Beacon employees forming union with AFSCME

Moultrie County Beacon employees forming union with AFSCME

Jun. 18, 2026

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Moultrie County Beacon employees forming union with AFSCME

The workers who care for people with disabilities are organizing for fair treatment and respect.

Moultrie County Beacon employees forming union with AFSCME

We care, we count: DSPs set to fight for another wage increase

We care, we count: DSPs set to fight for another wage increase

Feb. 11, 2025

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We care, we count: DSPs set to fight for another wage increase

AFSCME's direct care campaign has increased wages by 78% since 2017—but more remains to be done.

We care, we count: DSPs set to fight for another wage increase

Legislature passes wage increase for DSPs

Legislature passes wage increase for DSPs

May. 30, 2024

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Legislature passes wage increase for DSPs

On May 28, the Illinois General Assembly passed a budget that includes a $1 per hour wage increase for Direct Support Professionals.

Legislature passes wage increase for DSPs

DSP Lobby Day 2024: We spoke, lawmakers listened

DSP Lobby Day 2024: We spoke, lawmakers listened

May. 22, 2024

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DSP Lobby Day 2024: We spoke, lawmakers listened

DSPs from across the state converged on the Capitol on May 8 to push for higher wages, the latest lobbying action in our decades-long battle to increase funding for their important work.

DSP Lobby Day 2024: We spoke, lawmakers listened

Chicago City Council passes labor peace ordinance

Mar. 16, 2023

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Mar. 16, 2023

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Chicago City Council passes labor peace ordinance

The Chicago City Council passed the AFSCME-sponsored Human Service Workforce Advancement (HSWA) ordinance by a veto-proof majority of 42-2 on March 15.

Chicago City Council passes labor peace ordinance