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O School counselors join AFSCME

Jul. 22, 2020

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Jul. 22, 2020

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O School counselors join AFSCME

Support our newest AFSCME members as they advocate for their students and one other at the bargaining table.

O School counselors join AFSCME

Change must come

Jun. 01, 2020

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Jun. 01, 2020

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Change must come

AFSCME joins in mourning the unconscionable death of George Floyd and in demanding justice for his family and an end to the contagion of racism that continues to beset our country.

Change must come

Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19

Apr. 21, 2020

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Apr. 21, 2020

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Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19

April 21 is National Library Workers Day. Library workers are facing unprecedented circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic and AFSCME members at Illinois libraries are rising to the challenge.

Library workers rise to challenge of COVID-19

Sewing for safety

Apr. 07, 2020

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Apr. 07, 2020

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Sewing for safety

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the shortage of personal protective equipment like face masks became quickly apparent. AFSCME Local 401 member Stacy Mickelson knew she could help.

Sewing for safety

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

Apr. 06, 2020

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Apr. 06, 2020

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COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

The newly-enacted CARES Act requires the Education Secretary to defer student loan payments, principal and interest for six months without penalty to the borrower—and provides other forms of assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers