Municipal Employees

Local 1275 brings politics into play

Jul. 28, 2023

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Jul. 28, 2023

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Local 1275 brings politics into play

Local 1275 recruited and campaigned for school board candidates who were more sympathetic to their problems. They all won—and the result was a contract extension that properly values the work they do.

Local 1275 brings politics into play

Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

Jun. 21, 2023

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Jun. 21, 2023

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Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

For the new AFSCME members at the Waukegan Public Library, the first chapter in the story of their union ends on a high note: They’ve won a first contract guaranteeing them a strong voice on the job and fair wages.

Waukegan Public Library workers win stronger rights in first contract

Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract

May. 30, 2023

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May. 30, 2023

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Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract

The 90 employees of the public health department who formed their union with AFSCME in December 2021 have been at the bargaining table for more than a year.

Whiteside Co. health workers determined to win fair contract

AFSCME park district workers across Illinois welcome summer

May. 26, 2023

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May. 26, 2023

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AFSCME park district workers across Illinois welcome summer

The frost of winter has given way to a sea of green—the grass is growing, the trees have sprouted new leaves. In park districts across the state, AFSCME members are there to help shepherd the summer season in.

AFSCME park district workers across Illinois welcome summer

Whiteside County health workers picket for fair contract

Apr. 24, 2023

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Apr. 24, 2023

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Whiteside County health workers picket for fair contract

More than 90 AFSCME members in the Whiteside County Health Department are ramping up their fight for a fair contract.

Whiteside County health workers picket for fair contract