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Judge rejects IPI attempt to thwart Workers’ Rights Amendment

Jun. 03, 2022

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Jun. 03, 2022

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Judge rejects IPI attempt to thwart Workers’ Rights Amendment

The IPI filed a lawsuit attempting to stop the Workers' Rights Amendment from being on the ballot in November. But it didn’t work. Sangamon County Circuit Judge denied their petition.

Judge rejects IPI attempt to thwart Workers’ Rights Amendment

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

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

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

2021 Illinois Consolidated Election

Feb. 05, 2021

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Feb. 05, 2021

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2021 Illinois Consolidated Election

Illinois voters across the state selected representatives for city councils, mayors, school boards, park boards and other local elected officials during the Illinois Consolidated Election on Apr. 6.

2021 Illinois Consolidated Election