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ISU employees' union reaches tentative agreement, averting strike

Apr. 14, 2022

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Apr. 14, 2022

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ISU employees' union reaches tentative agreement, averting strike

The AFSCME Local 1110 bargaining committee announced on April 14 that it has reached a tentative agreement with Illinois State University that advances the goals the union has been trying so hard to achieve at the bargaining table.

ISU employees' union reaches tentative agreement, averting strike

Recent wins at the bargaining table

Dec. 15, 2021

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Dec. 15, 2021

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Recent wins at the bargaining table

We're stronger when we unite together to make our voices heard. These local unions worked together to negotiate fair contracts with their employers.

Recent wins at the bargaining table

EIU workers win contract battle

Dec. 14, 2021

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Dec. 14, 2021

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EIU workers win contract battle

AFSCME Local 981 members at Eastern Illinois University fought long and hard to win a new union contract that protects their jobs and increases their wages.

EIU workers win contract battle

State pension funds benefit from big returns

Dec. 09, 2021

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Dec. 09, 2021

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State pension funds benefit from big returns

State pension funds for teachers, state employees and university employees are healthier than they’ve been in years, thanks to big investment returns.

State pension funds benefit from big returns

Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions

Nov. 10, 2021

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Nov. 10, 2021

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Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear four cases aimed at expanding the scope of its 2018 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31.

Supreme Court refuses to take up cases aimed at weakening unions