Legislative

Sep. 25, 2023

News

Sep. 25, 2023

News

Push is on to improve Tier 2 pensions

AFSCME members and Council 31 legislative and policy staff made their voices heard before the state House Personnel and Pensions Committee at a hearing on improvements to Tier 2 pensions.

Push is on to improve Tier 2 pensions

Mar. 16, 2023

News

Mar. 16, 2023

News

Chicago City Council passes labor peace ordinance

The Chicago City Council passed the AFSCME-sponsored Human Service Workforce Advancement (HSWA) ordinance by a veto-proof majority of 42-2 on March 15.

Chicago City Council passes labor peace ordinance

Feb. 10, 2023

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Feb. 10, 2023

News

HRDAC pushes to gut university worker protections

The State University Civil Service System (SUCSS) was created to ensure the fair and equal recruitment, retention and development of university staff and provides critical protections to workers in the university system. But now it has come under threat.

HRDAC pushes to gut university worker protections

Feb. 10, 2023

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Feb. 10, 2023

News

DSP wage increase campaign set to kick into high gear

AFSCME members who care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in community agencies are ramping up for a wide-ranging, concerted effort to get wage increases through the state budgeting process.

DSP wage increase campaign set to kick into high gear

May. 03, 2022

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May. 03, 2022

News

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