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Jan. 20, 2024

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Niles library employees win better wages in first contract

Employees of the Niles-Maine District Library have their first union contract, and along with it, significant wage increases and—for the first time—paid parental leave.

Niles library employees win better wages in first contract

Nov. 27, 2023

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Nov. 27, 2023

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Elk Grove library workers win with help of community

When AFSCME members at the Elk Grove Village Public Library sent their bargaining committee into negotiations in March, they were aiming high. With the help of their community, they achieved their goals.

Elk Grove library workers win with help of community

Nov. 17, 2023

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Nov. 17, 2023

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Niles library employees win first contract

Employees of the Niles-Maine District Library have their first union contract, and along with it, significant wage increases and—for the first time—paid parental leave.

Niles library employees win first contract

Nov. 02, 2023

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Nov. 02, 2023

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Newberry Library employees win first contract

More than 60 employees of the Newberry Library—who formed their union, Newberry Workers United/AFSCME, one year ago—have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first union contract.

Newberry Library employees win first contract

Sep. 25, 2023

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Sep. 25, 2023

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St. Charles Public Library workers win first contract

For the 54 AFSCME members at the St. Charles Public Library, their first contract ticks all the boxes—and then some.

St. Charles Public Library workers win first contract