State Employees

Fighting the virus

Aug. 20, 2020

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Aug. 20, 2020

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Fighting the virus

Tens of thousands of AFSCME members have been at their worksites daily throughout the pandemic in cities, counties, universities, school districts, and nonprofit agencies all across the state, performing work deemed essential.

Fighting the virus

Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Jun. 22, 2020

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Jun. 22, 2020

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Surviving COVID-19—with pay

Both Josh Howard and Erin Hamilton-Howard—members of AFSCME Local 2073—tested positive for COVID-19 early in the pandemic. AFSCME helped make sure they had the paid time off they needed.

Surviving COVID-19—with pay

On the Job: Alishia Glover

Jun. 15, 2020

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Jun. 15, 2020

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On the Job: Alishia Glover

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Local 2081

On the Job: Alishia Glover

On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Jun. 10, 2020

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Jun. 10, 2020

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On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Illinois Department of Employment Security, Local 2971

On the Job: Retesha Thadison

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