AFSCME speaks out on public-sector service cuts

Unprecedented attacks on funding public sector services for Illinois communities are now ravaging the state. AFSCME Council 31 staff representative Flo Estes, regional director Larry Spivack, and Local 1891 president Kevin Johnson were among those interviewed at a recent city council budget hearing in Evanston addressing these devastating cuts.

An overflow crowd of citizens and city employees turned out to make their voices heard regarding funding changes to the local fire department, public library, family/senior services and public access TV.

The hearing, videotaped by CAN TV’s Labor Beat, questions the business model used in running our communities, and points to the fact that new revenues are needed to restructure a progressive taxation in a state now near the bottom nationally for taxation rates. 18 minutes. See the schedule below for air dates.

Funding Public Sector Services: The Value of Illinois Communities

On CAN TV Chicago Cable Channel 19:

Thurs.,  April 1, 9:30 pm

Fri., April 2, 4:30 pm

Thurs., April 8, 9:30 pm

Fri., April 9, 4:30 pm

 

On Evanston Cable Channel 6:

Mon., April 12, 5:30 pm

Wed., April 14, 9:00 pm

Sat., April 17, 12:30 am

Mon., April 19, 5:30 pm

Wed. April 21, 9:00 pm

Sat., April 28, 12:30 am