State Employees

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

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