State Employees

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Oct. 14, 2020

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Oct. 14, 2020

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

"This should not be a partisan issue. The coronavirus is devastating all communities governed by officials from both parties. And federal aid is designed to save jobs and public services everywhere."

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Aug. 29, 2020

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Aug. 29, 2020

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Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

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