During the COVID-19 crisis, AFSCME members are on the front lines. This compilation of resources can help answer questions.
-
Watch out for misleading anti-union mail
Some Illinois AFSCME members have received communications from the so-called “Freedom Foundation,” or “Opt Out Today," a group that seeks to stop workers from collectively fighting to protect pensions, raise wages, or improve protections and benefits.
-
CGH Medical Center broke state labor law, judge rules
CGH Medical Center violated state labor law by instructing workers how to revoke their union membership, according to a recommended decision issued late March by an administrative law judge of the Illinois Labor Relations Board.
-
Progress made on fairer wages for DSPs
Because of AFSCME’s efforts, direct support professionals (DSPs) and other frontline employees at state-funded disability agencies have seen their wages go up an average of more than $5 per hour over the past five budget cycles.
-
Let’s vote together!
Primary Election Day is June 28 in Illinois. Early voting begins in many locations on May 19.
-
ISU employees ratify contract raising wages
More than 300 building, grounds and dining services employees of Illinois State University—members of AFSCME local 1110—overwhelmingly voted to approve the terms of an agreement reached last week on the brink of a campus-wide strike.
- MORE RETIREE NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Sign Up for Email Updates
Affiliated Links