Corrections

Sign saying "Privatization: Just say no"

Mar. 02, 2026

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AFSCME secures anti-privatization win in Supreme Court case

Our union has always stood for public services in the best interests of our communities, because privately-run, for-profit facilities are beholden only to a company’s shareholders.

AFSCME secures anti-privatization win in Supreme Court case

AFSCME members in IDOC picket for safer working conditions in 2024. Mail scanning was among their demands.

Nov. 17, 2025

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Mail scanning: It’s finally here

Mail scanning is now fully operational at every single state prison.

Mail scanning: It’s finally here

Aug. 05, 2025

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IDOC local president issues urgent call for stepped-up safety

Assaults on staff have been on the rise in the Illinois Department of Corrections for years. Too often, staff have been punched, grabbed, scratched, spit on and had bodily fluids thrown at them.

IDOC local president issues urgent call for stepped-up safety

Jun. 10, 2025

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Carrying the fight to fix Tier 2 forward

Despite a vigorous grassroots lobbying campaign and more than a year of good-faith engagement with lawmakers by the We Are One Illinois coalition of unions, the General Assembly failed to take action on Tier 2 in this legislative session as fears of sweeping cuts to Illinois’ federal funding drew concern from lawmakers.

Carrying the fight to fix Tier 2 forward

Apr. 25, 2025

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Make your voice heard during the Fix Tier 2 Week of Action: April 29-May 1

From April 29 - May 1, AFSCME and We Are One are holding a week of action, including sending calls and emails into legislators’ offices to let them know they must fix Tier 2 before the session is over.

Make your voice heard during the Fix Tier 2 Week of Action: April 29-May 1