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Fund the front lines

May. 05, 2020

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May. 05, 2020

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Fund the front lines

Frontline public service workers—like tens of thousands of AFSCME members across Illinois—are putting their lives at risk to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Tell Congress to do its part to fund the front lines.

Fund the front lines

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

Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

Apr. 16, 2020

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Apr. 16, 2020

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Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

When the coronavirus hit Illinois, Menard Correctional Center was poised to help. Participants in the prison's industries program are helping produce thousands of masks for state use during the crisis.

Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Apr. 15, 2020

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Apr. 15, 2020

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Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Driving costs up and revenues down, COVID-19 has blown a huge hole in state spending plans, raising the threat of cuts and layoffs. Congress must approve federal help for states ASAP.

Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Victory north of the border!

Apr. 14, 2020

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Apr. 14, 2020

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Victory north of the border!

The good people of Wisconsin made some important history last week by electing pro-labor justice Jill Karofsky to the state’s Supreme Court.

Victory north of the border!