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Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

Jan. 14, 2022

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Jan. 14, 2022

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Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

Staff at the Art Institute of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago voted overwhelmingly to form their union—the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United—with AFSCME Council 31 in mail-ballot elections tallied January 11 and 12.

Historic union wins at Art Institute of Chicago

VIDEO: We're voting yes! AICWU union election underway

Dec. 15, 2021

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Dec. 15, 2021

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VIDEO: We're voting yes! AICWU union election underway

Members of the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United (AICWU) are seeking the union difference with AFSCME. Their union vote is now underway, with mail-in ballots due in early January. This inspiring video captures the spirit of their organizing drive.

VIDEO: We're voting yes! AICWU union election underway

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

Museum, school employees file for historic union election at Art Institute of Chicago

Nov. 02, 2021

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Nov. 02, 2021

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Museum, school employees file for historic union election at Art Institute of Chicago

Employees of the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC, the museum) and the School of the Art Institute (SAIC, the college) took another big step toward forming their union when they filed representation petitions with the National Labor Relations Board.

Museum, school employees file for historic union election at Art Institute of Chicago