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President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

Mar. 11, 2021

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Mar. 11, 2021

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President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

AFSCME played a key role in ensuring the allocation of nearly $700 billion in investment in public services, including $360 billion in flexible aid for struggling states, cities, counties and schools—including some $13 billion to Illinois.

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

Supreme Court denies Janus

Jan. 26, 2021

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Jan. 26, 2021

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Supreme Court denies Janus

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Jan. 25 that it won’t hear a bloc of cases that sought to financially kneecap unions for obeying the law.

Supreme Court denies Janus

AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

Jan. 14, 2021

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Jan. 14, 2021

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AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

Early drafts of criminal justice reform legislation threatened employee bargaining rights and legal protections, but member phone calls and staff lobbying efforts blocked the most harmful provisions.

AFSCME efforts protect worker rights in criminal justice reform bill

Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

Jan. 05, 2021

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Jan. 05, 2021

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Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

A budget shortfall of this magnitude can’t be fixed by cutting employee wages and hiring freezes, or by closing prisons.

Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Oct. 14, 2020

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Oct. 14, 2020

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

"This should not be a partisan issue. The coronavirus is devastating all communities governed by officials from both parties. And federal aid is designed to save jobs and public services everywhere."

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus