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Pro-union PRO Act would empower workers

Mar. 16, 2021

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Mar. 16, 2021

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Pro-union PRO Act would empower workers

In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act on March 9. The PRO Act reforms labor laws to give power back to workers so they can freely organize unions.

Pro-union PRO Act would empower workers

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

Mar. 11, 2021

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Mar. 11, 2021

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President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

AFSCME played a key role in ensuring the allocation of nearly $700 billion in investment in public services, including $360 billion in flexible aid for struggling states, cities, counties and schools—including some $13 billion to Illinois.

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan brings help to Illinois

AFSCME rebuffs Chicago Tribune's demand for concessions from state employees

Feb. 24, 2021

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Feb. 24, 2021

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AFSCME rebuffs Chicago Tribune's demand for concessions from state employees

In a Feb. 24 letter to the editor, Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch took on the Tribune's demand that Governor Pritzker "get tough" on AFSCME.

AFSCME rebuffs Chicago Tribune's demand for concessions from state employees

AFSCME Council 31 COVID Vaccination Forum

Feb. 18, 2021

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Feb. 18, 2021

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AFSCME Council 31 COVID Vaccination Forum

Get answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Watch this Feb. 4, 2021, virtual forum and Q&A with AFSCME staff and union members.

AFSCME Council 31 COVID Vaccination Forum

Pritzker's budget plan provides path forward

Feb. 17, 2021

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Feb. 17, 2021

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Pritzker's budget plan provides path forward

Governor Pritzker’s budget plan for the 2022 fiscal year appears to maintain vital services, continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic and meets the state’s pension obligations.

Pritzker's budget plan provides path forward