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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

May. 14, 2020

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May. 14, 2020

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One CEO’s pension: $274,000 a month for life

Every time we turn around, some politician or pundit is launching an attack on the modest pensions of public employees. But anti-pension pols go strangely silent when their big business pals go out the door with exorbitant pensions.

One CEO’s pension: $274,000 a month for life

May. 05, 2020

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May. 05, 2020

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Fund the front lines

Frontline public service workers—like tens of thousands of AFSCME members across Illinois—are putting their lives at risk to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell Congress to do its part to fund the front lines.

Fund the front lines

Apr. 14, 2020

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Apr. 14, 2020

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Victory north of the border!

The good people of Wisconsin made some important history last week by electing pro-labor justice Jill Karofsky to the state’s Supreme Court.

Victory north of the border!

Apr. 07, 2020

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Apr. 07, 2020

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Sewing for safety

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the shortage of personal protective equipment like face masks became quickly apparent. AFSCME Local 401 member Stacy Mickelson knew she could help.

Sewing for safety