Grievances

Grievances correct wrongfully denied leave, fix leaky roof

Grievances correct wrongfully denied leave, fix leaky roof

Jan. 15, 2023

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Grievances correct wrongfully denied leave, fix leaky roof

One juvenile justice worker’s fight for his family. AFSCME Local 494 pushes to fix a leaky roof. Through all of these, the grievance process helped AFSCME members take action to defend their rights and make their workplaces better for everyone.

 

Grievances correct wrongfully denied leave, fix leaky roof

State Vaccine Mandate Interest Arbitration—Ruling and Dissent

Jan. 02, 2022

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Jan. 02, 2022

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State Vaccine Mandate Interest Arbitration—Ruling and Dissent

On December 29 Arbitrator Edwin Benn ruled against AFSCME members in the interest arbitration regarding the State’s plan to require COVID vaccinations for employees in IDOC and IDJJ.

State Vaccine Mandate Interest Arbitration—Ruling and Dissent

Change must come

Jun. 01, 2020

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Jun. 01, 2020

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Change must come

AFSCME joins in mourning the unconscionable death of George Floyd and in demanding justice for his family and an end to the contagion of racism that continues to beset our country.

Change must come

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

Apr. 06, 2020

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Apr. 06, 2020

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COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

The newly-enacted CARES Act requires the Education Secretary to defer student loan payments, principal and interest for six months without penalty to the borrower—and provides other forms of assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

AFSCME urges Families First coverage for all employees

Apr. 03, 2020

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Apr. 03, 2020

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AFSCME urges Families First coverage for all employees

AFSCME members are working hard during the public health emergency posed by the coronavirus, often on the front lines where they are at greater risk for exposure to COVID-19.

AFSCME urges Families First coverage for all employees