Contract Bargaining

Local 1275 brings politics into play

Jul. 28, 2023

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Jul. 28, 2023

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Local 1275 brings politics into play

Local 1275 recruited and campaigned for school board candidates who were more sympathetic to their problems. They all won—and the result was a contract extension that properly values the work they do.

Local 1275 brings politics into play

We Did It! New state contract ratified

Jul. 07, 2023

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Jul. 07, 2023

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We Did It! New state contract ratified

The new contract for AFSCME members in state government was ratified by a resounding 99% vote.

We Did It! New state contract ratified

Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

Jun. 21, 2023

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Jun. 21, 2023

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Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

For the new AFSCME members at the Waukegan Public Library, the first chapter in the story of their union ends on a high note: They’ve won a first contract guaranteeing them a strong voice on the job and fair wages.

Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

State contract negotiations heat up

May. 31, 2023

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May. 31, 2023

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State contract negotiations heat up

With no clear signs that the Management Bargaining Committee recognizes the importance of the work that state employees do, union members are beginning to take more forceful actions to secure a fair contract.

State contract negotiations heat up

Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract

May. 30, 2023

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May. 30, 2023

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Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract

The 90 employees of the public health department who formed their union with AFSCME in December 2021 have been at the bargaining table for more than a year.

Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract