Layoffs

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Sep. 18, 2026

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AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Council 31 has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the state of Illinois’ plan to close major portions of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

AFSCME raises serious concerns, questions about plan for Stateville, Logan prisons

Mar. 15, 2024

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Mar. 15, 2024

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AFSCME raises serious concerns, questions about plan for Stateville, Logan prisons

Our union was only notified late on Thursday, March 14, of the Department of Corrections plan to demolish Stateville and Logan prisons and build new facilities in their place.

AFSCME raises serious concerns, questions about plan for Stateville, Logan prisons

Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

Jun. 11, 2020

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Jun. 11, 2020

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Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

If you are a non-instructional employee in a school district, university or other educational setting, act quickly to receive unemployment benefits this summer.

Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Jun. 10, 2020

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Jun. 10, 2020

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On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Illinois Department of Employment Security, Local 2971

On the Job: Retesha Thadison

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