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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Oct. 14, 2020

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Oct. 14, 2020

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

"This should not be a partisan issue. The coronavirus is devastating all communities governed by officials from both parties. And federal aid is designed to save jobs and public services everywhere."

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Aug. 29, 2020

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Aug. 29, 2020

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Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.

Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college

Fighting the virus

Aug. 20, 2020

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Aug. 20, 2020

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Fighting the virus

Tens of thousands of AFSCME members have been at their worksites daily throughout the pandemic in cities, counties, universities, school districts, and nonprofit agencies all across the state, performing work deemed essential.

Fighting the virus

Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

Jun. 11, 2020

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Jun. 11, 2020

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Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

If you are a non-instructional employee in a school district, university or other educational setting, act quickly to receive unemployment benefits this summer.

Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment

On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Jun. 10, 2020

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Jun. 10, 2020

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On the Job: Retesha Thadison

Illinois Department of Employment Security, Local 2971

On the Job: Retesha Thadison