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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

New law expands worker protections

Jun. 08, 2020

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Jun. 08, 2020

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New law expands worker protections

On June 5, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law the AFSCME-backed bill HB 2455, which gives expands access to unemployment benefits and workers’ compensation coverage.

New law expands worker protections

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

Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains

May. 22, 2020

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May. 22, 2020

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Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains

Gov. JB Pritzker expected to sign FY21 budget that will positively impact tens of thousands of AFSCME members.

Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains

Coronavirus raises stakes for Fair Tax

May. 14, 2020

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May. 14, 2020

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Coronavirus raises stakes for Fair Tax

The Fair Tax has always been about creating a tax system that works for all Illinoisans and putting our state on the path to fiscal sustainability, and it’s clear that is needed more than ever in the wake of this pandemic.

Coronavirus raises stakes for Fair Tax