State Budget

Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

Jan. 05, 2021

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Jan. 05, 2021

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Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

A budget shortfall of this magnitude can’t be fixed by cutting employee wages and hiring freezes, or by closing prisons.

Closing prisons isn't the answer to state finances

State employees shouldn't bear unfair share of revenue shortfall

Dec. 15, 2020

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Dec. 15, 2020

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State employees shouldn't bear unfair share of revenue shortfall

Governor Pritzker announced a plan to address Illinois’ dire revenue shortfall. AFSCME disagrees that frontline state employees should be expected to sacrifice more. Read the full statement from Executive Director Roberta Lynch.

State employees shouldn't bear unfair share of revenue shortfall

Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

Jun. 03, 2020

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Jun. 03, 2020

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Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

AFSCME members at the Illinois Department of Public Health in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale are on the front lines in the battle against the coronavirus, helping save as many lives as possible.

Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus

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

Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains

May. 22, 2020

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May. 22, 2020

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Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains

Gov. JB Pritzker expected to sign FY21 budget that will positively impact tens of thousands of AFSCME members.

Session brings good news: budget, legislative gains