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Oct. 13, 2022

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Oct. 13, 2022

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Field Museum employees forming union with Council 31

Employees of Chicago’s iconic Field Museum announced in a public letter today that they are coming together to form their union, Field Museum Workers United. Like workers at the Art Institute of Chicago, are also joining AFSCME Council 31.

Field Museum employees forming union with Council 31

Sep. 23, 2022

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Sep. 23, 2022

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Champaign-Urbana Public Health employees forming union with AFSCME

Nearly 100 employees of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District are coming together to form their union with AFSCME Council 31. Workers say they’re fighting for fair pay, transparency, and equal opportunity.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health employees forming union with AFSCME

Sep. 22, 2022

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Sep. 22, 2022

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Art Institute adjuncts demand voluntary union recognition

Art Institute of Chicago Workers United announced on Sept. 21 that a majority of the 600 adjunct professors and lecturers have signed union cards and are asking school administration to recognize their union.

Art Institute adjuncts demand voluntary union recognition

Aug. 15, 2022

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Aug. 15, 2022

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Newberry Library employees forming union with AFSCME

Employees of the Newberry Library in Chicago are forming a union, the workers’ organizing committee announced today in an open letter to their colleagues.

Newberry Library employees forming union with AFSCME

May. 24, 2022

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May. 24, 2022

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CGH illegally retaliated by firing a union supporter

CGH Medical Center in Sterling has been found in violation of state labor law—again. The public hospital illegally retaliated against employees who engaged in lawful activities and wrongfully fired a union supporter.

CGH illegally retaliated by firing a union supporter