State Employees

Local government opposition to Choate closure gains momentum

More than a dozen counties, cities and villages call on the state to save Choate to preserve mental health, disability care and jobs.

Local government opposition to Choate closure gains momentum

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Council 31 has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the state of Illinois’ plan to close major portions of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Keep Choate Working: AFSCME stands against Choate Center downsizing

Stand with Choate workers.

Keep Choate Working: AFSCME stands against Choate Center downsizing

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

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