State Employees

May. 14, 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

May. 13, 2026

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Illinois’ natural beauty: Brought to you by AFSCME members in IDNR

Last year, Illinois’ state parks smashed attendance records. The state’s dozens of state parks and historic areas saw 41 million visitors in 2025 and there’s no sign things will slow down this year.

Illinois’ natural beauty: Brought to you by AFSCME members in IDNR

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 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