Municipal Employees

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

Probation employees join AFSCME

Feb. 24, 2021

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Feb. 24, 2021

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Probation employees join AFSCME

Despite all the challenges facing workers who want to join a union during the pandemic, the ranks of new AFSCME members are growing. On February 1, 164 employees of the 19th Circuit Chief Judge won certification of their union.

Probation employees join AFSCME

2021 Illinois Consolidated Election

Feb. 05, 2021

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Feb. 05, 2021

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2021 Illinois Consolidated Election

Illinois voters across the state selected representatives for city councils, mayors, school boards, park boards and other local elected officials during the Illinois Consolidated Election on Apr. 6.

2021 Illinois Consolidated Election

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

The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines

Jan. 06, 2021

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Jan. 06, 2021

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The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines

Getting vaccinated can prevent getting sick with COVID-19 and spreading the virus to your co-workers and loved ones.

The path forward: COVID-19 vaccines