Municipal Employees

Solidarity blocks privatization in Rock Island

Dec. 14, 2021

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Dec. 14, 2021

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Solidarity blocks privatization in Rock Island

A yearlong fight to save Rock Island’s public water service ended in victory for the public works employees of AFSCME Local 988 when the city in September announced it would drop plans to privatize.

Solidarity blocks privatization in Rock Island

LaSalle Co. health dept. joins AFSCME

Dec. 06, 2021

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Dec. 06, 2021

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LaSalle Co. health dept. joins AFSCME

“They desperately needed representation and a seat at the table.”

LaSalle Co. health dept. joins AFSCME

AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic

Dec. 06, 2021

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Dec. 06, 2021

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AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic

Growth is one of AFSCME Council 31’s most vital missions. Seeking the union difference, more than 1,500 workers have organized with AFSCME Council 31 since March 2020.

AFSCME grows ranks in pandemic

Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions

Nov. 10, 2021

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Nov. 10, 2021

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Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear four cases aimed at expanding the scope of its 2018 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.

Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions

Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention

Oct. 29, 2021

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Oct. 29, 2021

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Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention

With the theme of Better Together, AFSCME Council 31’s 22nd biennial convention focused on all that has been achieved through solidarity over the last two years—and the importance of staying united to overcome the challenges ahead.

Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention