Legislative

Jun. 08, 2026

News

Resolution urging state to bring Corrections Memorial to the Capitol passes General Assembly

A resolution sponsored by Rep. Gregg Johnson urging the state to erect a Corrections Memorial Wall on the grounds of the state Capitol was overwhelmingly adopted by the General Assembly.

Resolution urging state to bring Corrections Memorial to the Capitol passes General Assembly

May. 20, 2026

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The long fight for pension fairness

A look back at politicians' repeated attempts to cut pension benefits and our union's efforts to stop them.

The long fight for pension fairness

Mar. 18, 2026

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AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

Council 31 has developed a bill in the General Assembly meant to ensure that AFSCME members’ work can’t be replaced by AI, and any AI-generated output is subject to strict human oversight and control.

AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

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

Oct. 24, 2025

News

Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois

Nearly four weeks ago, the Trump administration and its yes-men and women in Congress shut down the government. And the American people are paying the price.

Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois