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Americans are pro-union

Sep. 03, 2021

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Sep. 03, 2021

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Americans are pro-union

Americans’ approval of labor unions is at the highest point it’s been in decades—68%—a recent Gallup poll found.

Americans are pro-union

Child tax credits arrive

Jul. 22, 2021

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Jul. 22, 2021

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Child tax credits arrive

Last week AFSCME members got a big boost in their “mailboxes”—the largest-ever tax cut for working families in American history is the newly expanded child tax credit, part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan.

Child tax credits arrive

Illinois budget—outlook good!

Jul. 01, 2021

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Jul. 01, 2021

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Illinois budget—outlook good!

Illinois' credit rating has been upgraded for the first time in more than 20 years.

Illinois budget—outlook good!

Progress on the Legislative Front!

Jun. 03, 2021

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Jun. 03, 2021

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Progress on the Legislative Front!

In an unprecedented “virtual” legislative session, AFSCME Council 31 succeeded in positively impacting the state budget and helping pass a number of bills of importance to union members—and block passage of a number that would be harmful.

Progress on the Legislative Front!

Local elections bring some good news

Apr. 07, 2021

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Apr. 07, 2021

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Local elections bring some good news

The majority of candidates endorsed by the AFSCME PEOPLE program won their races in the primary and general consolidated local elections, including two AFSCME members.

Local elections bring some good news