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News Recent News Archives Action Center Email Signup Legislative Lookup Click-to-Call Organize Organize! Why form a union? Testimonials How does organizing work? Know your rights Benefits of membership Contact us now to form a union! Political Action Why Political Action What is PEOPLE? PEOPLE's Endorsement Process Get Involved Retirees About Join Meeting in My Area Get Answers Personal Support Program History & Mission About Our Services Read the PSP Brochure Contact PSP Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters Hotlines Helpful Links Your Feedback for PSP Self-Assessment Quizzes About AFSCME Council 31 - Organizational History Council Leadership Contact Us Links Illinois needs Fair Tax reform The old way of taxing income in Illinois is unfair and inadequate. Curious how many taxpayers in your county will pay less (or the same) under Fair Tax Reform? Click here for an interactive map! Union gets justice for Chicago library employees Steward’s investigation finds contract violation and AFSCME member wins decisive victory in arbitration AFSCME wins, no refund for Janus A three-judge panel of the Illinois Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held on November 7 that Mark Janus is not entitled to retroactive reimbursement of fees AFSCME collected in good faith, in accordance with the prevailing Supreme Court precedent. Strength in Solidarity: AFSCME Council 31’s 21st Biennial Convention Gathering under the theme “Strength in Solidarity,” some 1,000 delegates, alternates and guests from across the state met in Springfield on October 17-19 for Council 31’s 21st biennial convention, setting our path over the next two years. On the Job: Rebecca Cline at Belleville Public Library As the youth services coordinator at the Belleville Public Library, Rebecca Cline is expected to work hard and play hard on the job. Get Mobile Updates Msg & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt out. No purchase necessary. Expect 4 msgs/mo. Terms and Conditions New! Get the facts on the Fair Tax! Check out an interactive map showing what the Fair Tax will mean to you and your community and download a helpful fact sheet. New! Register & Vote! Illinois’ primary Election Day is March 17. To make your voice heard, be sure you are registered to vote—and be sure to vote! Here’s everything you need to know. New! AFSCME Endorsements: 2020 March Primary The Illinois Primary Election in March will provide an opportunity to choose candidates who will fight for workers’ rights in the November election. Make your voice heard and VOTE! Action! No union-busters at Hope Creek Care Center! "Union contract will be a deal killer," privatizing CEO says. New! A graduate at age 57: “If I can do it, you can do it!” AFSCME Local 3692 member Bill Jones completed his associate degree at age 57—completely free with the AFSCME Free College benefit. On the Job: Corey Colvin at Rock Island Board of Education “We’re all here to serve these kids and that’s our job. This is a community and we are all an important part of it.” Milestone keeps making strides This September AFSCME Local 2515 members at Milestone Inc. ratified their third union contract since forming their union with AFSCME in 2014, improving wages and making no concessions. City of Champaign makes gains Using interest-based negotiations for the first time, AFSCME Local 1960 at the City of Champaign settled a three-year contract in less than three months. Homewood library employees win first union contract Employees at Homewood Public Library certified their union with AFSCME three years ago. Now, after two years of picketing, leafleting, marching and testifying for a fair contract, these new AFSCME members finally have a first contract. At last—back wages paid for missed steps After four long years, AFSCME members across Illinois are happily welcoming payment for back wages owed to them for the step increases Bruce Rauner illegally withheld. Second union contract for Mosaic employees Direct service personnel (DSPs) at Mosaic in Rockford made further gains in wages and protections in their second AFSCME contract. Quad Cities 911 dispatchers stand strong Dispatchers took their case to the streets and picketed their employer about the unsafe conditions created by excessive mandatory overtime—and they won. More News & Highlights Pensions. Health care. Layoffs. Bargaining rights. The threats are many. Sign up here to get the latest news and action alerts from AFSCME Council 31. * All fields are required. Thank you for signing up for news and action alerts! You will now be returned to the website. Skip and continue to AFSCME Council 31 News Action Center Organize Political Action Retirees Personal Support Program About Links Contact Us ©2020 AFSCME Council 31 . All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Site by: Trilogy...