Municipal Employees

Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

Oct. 27, 2020

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Oct. 27, 2020

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Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

School closings have kept kids at home and, as a result, many parents—mothers in particular—are struggling to meet the needs of both their children and their jobs.

Remote education a balancing act, especially for women

On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5

Oct. 27, 2020

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Oct. 27, 2020

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On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5

“We keep these kids safe when they go to school—even more now.”

On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5

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

Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

Oct. 08, 2020

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Oct. 08, 2020

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Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

President Trump said on Tuesday, October 6 that he would halt all negotiations for a coronavirus relief bill with Congress until after the election.

Trump blocks aid to state, local governments

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Aug. 29, 2020

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Aug. 29, 2020

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Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college