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Dec. 08, 2020

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Dec. 08, 2020

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Stop the Sale of Our Water & Sewer!

A public water system is the best way to ensure accountability for employees, consumers and our community. AFSCME Council 31 urges opposition to the proposed sale of Rock Island’s municipal water service to a for-profit operator.

Stop the Sale of Our Water & Sewer!

Dec. 08, 2020

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Dec. 08, 2020

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New AFSCME members at Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library employees have formed a union with AFSCME Council 31. The nearly 80 librarians, library assistants, library associates and pages voted to join the union and filed their petition with the Illinois Labor Relations Board.

New AFSCME members at Oak Lawn Public Library

Nov. 06, 2020

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Nov. 06, 2020

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2020 General Election Results

Americans have voted in huge numbers to move forward to tackle our nation’s greatest challenges and make life better for all of us.

2020 General Election Results

Oct. 30, 2020

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Oct. 30, 2020

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AFSCME members help students thrive—safely

“We’re going to get through this. We know AFSCME has our back.”

AFSCME members help students thrive—safely

Oct. 30, 2020

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Oct. 30, 2020

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New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer

Union-created role addresses crises, issues in pandemic: “The union’s Chief Safety Officer is there to ensure that the safety of all is priority number one.”

New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer

Oct. 27, 2020

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Oct. 27, 2020

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Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

School closings have kept kids at home and, as a result, many parents—mothers in particular—are struggling to meet the needs of both their children and their jobs.

Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

Oct. 27, 2020

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Oct. 27, 2020

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On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5

“We keep these kids safe when they go to school—even more now.”

On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5

Oct. 14, 2020

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Oct. 14, 2020

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

"This should not be a partisan issue. The coronavirus is devastating all communities governed by officials from both parties. And federal aid is designed to save jobs and public services everywhere."

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Oct. 08, 2020

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Oct. 08, 2020

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Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

President Trump said on Tuesday, October 6 that he would halt all negotiations for a coronavirus relief bill with Congress until after the election.

Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

Oct. 08, 2020

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Oct. 08, 2020

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Why We Vote

An interview with Maja Lindall (age 10), On the Move contributing artist.

Why We Vote

Sep. 01, 2020

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Sep. 01, 2020

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Stay Safe: Suicide Awareness Month

Twelve employees at the Department of Corrections died by suicide last year. During Suicide Awareness month, AFSCME is sharing a message of hope and concern.

Stay Safe: Suicide Awareness Month

Aug. 31, 2020

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Aug. 31, 2020

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VIDEO: AFSCME is ready to meet this moment

Members of the AFSCME Council 31 Executive Board share their thoughts on the challenges before us as we work to end ingrained racism.

VIDEO: AFSCME is ready to meet this moment

Aug. 29, 2020

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Aug. 29, 2020

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Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Aug. 20, 2020

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Aug. 20, 2020

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Fighting the virus

Tens of thousands of AFSCME members have been at their worksites daily throughout the pandemic in cities, counties, universities, school districts, and nonprofit agencies all across the state, performing work deemed essential.

Fighting the virus

Aug. 04, 2020

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Aug. 04, 2020

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Layoffs, budget cuts loom if Senate Republicans don’t act

President Trump and Senate Republicans are refusing to include critical aid to state and local governments in a new federal coronavirus relief package.

Layoffs, budget cuts loom if Senate Republicans don’t act

Jul. 29, 2020

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Jul. 29, 2020

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Illinois expands vote by mail

Safe voting options increased during ongoing pandemic when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law expanding the state’s vote-by-mail program for the general election in November.

Illinois expands vote by mail

Jul. 22, 2020

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Jul. 22, 2020

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O School counselors join AFSCME

Support our newest AFSCME members as they advocate for their students and one other at the bargaining table.

O School counselors join AFSCME

Jun. 22, 2020

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Jun. 22, 2020

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Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Both Josh Howard and Erin Hamilton-Howard—members of AFSCME Local 2073—tested positive for COVID-19 early in the pandemic. AFSCME helped make sure they had the paid time off they needed.

Surviving COVID-19—with pay