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The long fight for pension fairness

The long fight for pension fairness

May. 14, 2026

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The long fight for pension fairness

A look back at politicians' repeated attempts to cut pension benefits and our union's efforts to stop them.

The long fight for pension fairness

AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

Mar. 18, 2026

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AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

Council 31 has developed a bill in the General Assembly meant to ensure that AFSCME members’ work can’t be replaced by AI, and any AI-generated output is subject to strict human oversight and control.

AFSCME puts AI on the legislative agenda

Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

Mar. 06, 2026

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Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

After a lifetime of public service, AFSCME members who work for the state, local governments or universities deserve better than the inadequate benefits that Tier 2 pensions provide.

Fix Tier 2 campaign goes on despite state's fiscal woes

Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois

Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois

Oct. 24, 2025

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Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois

Nearly four weeks ago, the Trump administration and its yes-men and women in Congress shut down the government. And the American people are paying the price.

Government shutdown hits 4th week as crisis hits Illinois

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

Jul. 30, 2025

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Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.

This week we are celebrating two important anniversaries. On July 30, Medicare and Medicaid will be 60 years old.  But this year, AFSCME is celebrating this special anniversary with mixed emotions. That’s because the joint legacy of Medicare and Medicaid is under threat.

Medicare and Medicaid have saved lives for 60 years. We’re fighting to keep it that way.