AFSCME members in the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice successfully used their union contract to enforce health and safety standards.

The Illinois Senate voted 40-19 to pass the fair tax constitutional amendment. Call the fair tax legislative hotline at 888-412-6570 to urge your state representative to vote YES for the fair tax.

AFSCME members never gave up battling for justice since ousted governor Bruce Rauner illegally froze employee step increases in 2015. Finally, thousands of state employees are receiving paychecks reflecting their proper step placement.

Raising the necessary revenue from those who can afford to pay a little more—while holding the line on taxes for 97 percent of filers—is the fair tax reform that’s long overdue in Illinois.

In the SERS trustee election, your vote is your voice. Vote Melissa Garman to fight for your retirement security!