Contract Bargaining

Apr. 01, 2026

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Strike threat helps Local 473 members win fair contract

Members of AFSCME Local 473 who work for the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk make the gears of justice move. But with the rising cost of living, union members were feeling squeezed. They needed to make up ground in their new union contract.

Strike threat helps Local 473 members win fair contract

Mar. 10, 2026

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Facing tough economy, Freeport workers stand together to win

Before they hit the bargaining table, the nearly 80 members of Local 3367 were feeling what so many working people are feeling: That the cost of living is just getting higher and it’s getting harder to make ends meet.

Facing tough economy, Freeport workers stand together to win

School bus drivers and monitors pose after having their union certified.

Nov. 13, 2025

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IL Central bus drivers and monitors step up with new contract

The 50 school bus drivers and monitors from the Illinois Central bus company near Peoria have seen what AFSCME has accomplished for other school bus drivers in their region.

IL Central bus drivers and monitors step up with new contract

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

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