State Employees

A closer look at the state budget

A looming budget deficit from the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" is putting public services at risk. But there are solutions, and AFSCME intends to fight for the revenue needed to protect public services in Illinois.

A closer look at the state budget

As AI evolves, AFSCME is ready for the fight

Last spring—when AFSCME Council 31’s AI regulation bill, known as the Meaningful Human Control of Artificial Intelligence Act, House Bill 4980, was introduced in the General Assembly—lawmakers and most of the public were focused on chatbots, like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude.

As AI evolves, AFSCME is ready for the fight

Local government opposition to Choate closure gains momentum

More than a dozen counties, cities and villages call on the state to save Choate to preserve mental health, disability care and jobs.

Local government opposition to Choate closure gains momentum

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Council 31 has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the state of Illinois’ plan to close major portions of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

AFSCME sues Pritzker, DHS to keep Choate working

Keep Choate Working: AFSCME stands against Choate Center downsizing

Stand with Choate workers.

Keep Choate Working: AFSCME stands against Choate Center downsizing