DSPs

AFSCME member is Illinois’ 2022 DSP of the Year

Jul. 06, 2022

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Jul. 06, 2022

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AFSCME member is Illinois’ 2022 DSP of the Year

Veronica Lea has been a direct support professional (DSP) for 30 years. She works at Trinity Services, Inc., helping senior women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is the 2022 Illinois DSP of the Year.

AFSCME member is Illinois’ 2022 DSP of the Year

Progress made on fairer wages for DSPs

May. 03, 2022

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May. 03, 2022

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Progress made on fairer wages for DSPs

Because of AFSCME’s efforts, direct support professionals (DSPs) and other frontline employees at state-funded disability agencies have seen their wages go up an average of more than $5 per hour over the past five budget cycles.

Progress made on fairer wages for DSPs

Fair pay... Pass it on!

Mar. 14, 2022

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Mar. 14, 2022

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Fair pay... Pass it on!

AFSCME members at community disability agencies are standing up for a desperately needed wage increase in this year’s state budget—with language requiring employers to pass the raise directly to frontline workers.

Fair pay... Pass it on!

Marlon Thomas: DSPs on the Front Lines

Jan. 25, 2022

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Jan. 25, 2022

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Marlon Thomas: DSPs on the Front Lines

Marlon and his coworkers do essential work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities at state-funded human service agencies. The median wage? Just $12 an hour. AFSCME is lobbying to raise wages and ensure they go directly to workers' pockets!

Marlon Thomas: DSPs on the Front Lines

AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic

Dec. 06, 2021

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Dec. 06, 2021

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AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic

Growth is one of AFSCME Council 31’s most vital missions. Seeking the union difference, more than 1,500 workers have organized with AFSCME Council 31 since March 2020.

AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic