Universities

Apr. 03, 2026

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Illinois State University employees are ready to strike!

Fed up with the administration’s refusal to agree to fair wages, members of AFSCME Local 1110 have voted to authorize a strike.

Illinois State University employees are ready to strike!

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

Members of the Local 1989 bargaining committee

Nov. 05, 2025

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NEIU workers win “life-changing” contract

As members of AFSCME Local 1989 at Northeastern Illinois University entered contract negotiations in 2024, they weren’t feeling like management respected the important work they do.

NEIU workers win “life-changing” contract

AFSCME members with U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski

Aug. 28, 2025

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AFSCME members join IL Members of Congress to call out disastrous impacts of federal budget cuts

AFSCME members joined U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in a series of press conferences across the state to shine a spotlight on the devastation that Republicans’ new budget law will bring to Illinois, and to thank those Members of Congress for voting No.

AFSCME members join IL Members of Congress to call out disastrous impacts of federal budget cuts

Aug. 15, 2025

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UIUC locals stick together to win breakthrough contracts

When AFSCME Locals 3700 and 698 sat down for contract negotiations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, they knew they faced an uphill battle. But they united and overcame the roadblocks in their way.

UIUC locals stick together to win breakthrough contracts