During the COVID-19 crisis, AFSCME members are on the front lines. This compilation of resources can help answer questions.
-
On the Job: Brad Hardcastle, Telecommunicator
In 2020, Hardcastle and his fellow AFSCME Local 1960 members answered approximately 214,908 calls, including 99,979 emergency calls, while dispatching to 35 different police and fire departments in Champaign County.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
- MORE RETIREE NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Sign Up for Email Updates
Affiliated Links