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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

Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention

Oct. 29, 2021

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Oct. 29, 2021

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Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention

With the theme of Better Together, AFSCME Council 31’s 22nd biennial convention focused on all that has been achieved through solidarity over the last two years—and the importance of staying united to overcome the challenges ahead.

Better Together: AFSCME Council 31 Convention

VIDEO: In Memoriam—Rest in Power

Oct. 29, 2021

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Oct. 29, 2021

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VIDEO: In Memoriam—Rest in Power

This memorial video of AFSCME members who we have lost since our last convention in 2019 was aired at convention on October 15, 2021 and includes a beautiful performance by Renee Barnes who is on the staff of our international union.

VIDEO: In Memoriam—Rest in Power