Health Care

Stay resilient during the pandemic

Dec. 09, 2020

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Dec. 09, 2020

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Stay resilient during the pandemic

Resilience is the ability to face and recover from adversity and prolonged stress. Try these strategies to help yourself stay mentally and physically resilient during this difficult time.

Stay resilient during the pandemic

Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Jun. 22, 2020

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Jun. 22, 2020

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Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Both Josh Howard and Erin Hamilton-Howard—members of AFSCME Local 2073—tested positive for COVID-19 early in the pandemic. AFSCME helped make sure they had the paid time off they needed.

Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

Jun. 03, 2020

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Jun. 03, 2020

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Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

AFSCME members at the Illinois Department of Public Health in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale are on the front lines in the battle against the coronavirus, helping save as many lives as possible.

Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

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

Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19

Apr. 21, 2020

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Apr. 21, 2020

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Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19

April 21 is National Library Workers Day. Library workers are facing unprecedented circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic and AFSCME members at Illinois libraries are rising to the challenge.

Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19