Let’s give a warm welcome to the nearly two dozen employees of the Mississippi Valley Library District in Collinsville, who have formed their union to ensure job stability, protections and a real voice in the decisions that affect their jobs.

Caring for people with disabilities is hard work—and direct support professionals bring skill, compassion and dedication to that work every single day. DSPs deserve to be paid fairly for their work.

Call your Congressperson to say NO cuts to Medicaid and other vital public services:

Want to live longer? Join a union! A new study found that your risk of death goes down by 1.5% each year you’re a member of a union after 40 years old. When we stand together, we can demand the safety measures we deserve.

The labor movement was born out of the enduring struggle for justice and equality. During Black History Month, we celebrate the Black leaders and activists who fought to advance racial justice and workers’ rights—and uplift all the AFSCME members carrying their legacy forward.

When the federal government halted funding for public services this week, the jobs of tens of thousands of public workers were put in jeopardy.   The funding freeze is over—for now. But many questions remain about what the administration may do next.  

We won’t be intimidated. We’re standing united for a fair contract.

AFSCME members are on call for our communities—even in the frigid cold. Members of AFSCME Local 2823 who work for the City of LaSalle Public Works toughed out -20 windchills today to fix a ruptured water main and get the water flowing again for their city.

Dr. King knew that service to others isn't just what we do—it's how we build a better world together.

AFSCME members in Los Angeles have experienced unimaginable loss and destruction. But they’re still putting others first and helping their community navigate this crisis.

Calling all Bulls fans! @chicagolabor is offering a 20% discount on Bulls tickets for UNION MEMBERS ONLY! Discount is only valid for games against the Hornets (1/17) and the 76ers (1/25). Buy tickets here:

Cultural workers across Illinois--and across the nation--won big with AFSCME in 2024.   

When snow falls, AFSCME members are on the frontlines to ensure our communities can travel safely. To all the building service workers keeping walkways clear and the snow plow drivers working long hours to keep the roads safe: thank you.

This welcome news is the result of years of effort from AFSCME Council 31 and our community allies to reopen clinics, which are staffed by members of AFSCME Local 505, that were closed by Rahm Emanuel in 2011.

BIG NEWS: President Biden has signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law! The law repeals two elements of Social Security law that have deprived millions of public service retirees of some of the Social Security benefits they have earned.

TODAY! Call 938-800-0430 to tell your lawmakers to Fix Tier 2 by passing the Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act (HB 5909/SB 3988).   Lawmakers need to hear from us TODAY while they’re still in Springfield. Make your voice heard—tell them we deserve pension fairness!