AFSCME Council 31
@afscme31.bsky.social
AFSCME Council 31 is the largest union of public service workers in Illinois. AFSCME31.org
AFSCME helped pass a law last year that raised wages for direct care employees, but Mosaic is holding that money back from frontline workers.
Members of AFSCME Local 2515 who work for Mosaic took to the picket line with a simple message for their boss: Pay us what you owe us!
Members of AFSCME Local 2515 who work for Mosaic took to the picket line with a simple message for their boss: Pay us what you owe us!
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
AFSCME helped pass a law last year that raised wages for direct care employees, but Mosaic is holding that money back from frontline workers.
Members of AFSCME Local 2515 who work for Mosaic took to the picket line with a simple message for their boss: Pay us what you owe us!
Members of AFSCME Local 2515 who work for Mosaic took to the picket line with a simple message for their boss: Pay us what you owe us!
Many veterans continue their service in our communities as public service workers—protecting our streets, caring for aging veterans, and keeping our communities strong. Today, we honor their service and vow to continue the fight to protect veterans’ services and health care.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Many veterans continue their service in our communities as public service workers—protecting our streets, caring for aging veterans, and keeping our communities strong. Today, we honor their service and vow to continue the fight to protect veterans’ services and health care.
Devin Knox, a human services caseworker and member of AFSCME Local 1805, is this month’s Never Quit winner!
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
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Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
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AFSCME International Never Quit winner is a ‘positive light in a crazy dark world’
Devin Knox considers himself a wealthy person.“Every day, I feel like I’m walking around with one of those big checks for a hundred thousand dollars,” said Knox, a member of AFSCME Local 1805.But it’s...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Devin Knox, a human services caseworker and member of AFSCME Local 1805, is this month’s Never Quit winner!
Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
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Whether he’s coaching youth football or providing assistance to his community, he’s on a mission to help people build better lives for themselves.
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Let’s give a warm welcome to the 20 employees of the Franklin Park Library, who recently announced they’re forming a union with AFSCME Council 31!
FPL employees, like library workers throughout Illinois, know that the best way to win fair treatment and a voice on the job is by forming a union.
FPL employees, like library workers throughout Illinois, know that the best way to win fair treatment and a voice on the job is by forming a union.
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Let’s give a warm welcome to the 20 employees of the Franklin Park Library, who recently announced they’re forming a union with AFSCME Council 31!
FPL employees, like library workers throughout Illinois, know that the best way to win fair treatment and a voice on the job is by forming a union.
FPL employees, like library workers throughout Illinois, know that the best way to win fair treatment and a voice on the job is by forming a union.
This week, members of AFSCME Local 2464 made history: For the first time ever, all three of the Jackson County Ambulance Service’s EMS crews were staffed entirely by women!
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This week, members of AFSCME Local 2464 made history: For the first time ever, all three of the Jackson County Ambulance Service’s EMS crews were staffed entirely by women!
Museum of Science and Industry Workers United announced that they have authorized a strike by a 90% margin.
Museum management can’t get away with offering poverty wages to the workers who make the museum run. We’re fighting back.
Museum management can’t get away with offering poverty wages to the workers who make the museum run. We’re fighting back.
September 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Museum of Science and Industry Workers United announced that they have authorized a strike by a 90% margin.
Museum management can’t get away with offering poverty wages to the workers who make the museum run. We’re fighting back.
Museum management can’t get away with offering poverty wages to the workers who make the museum run. We’re fighting back.
After Chicago History Museum management drastically cut library and research staff hours, UIUC researchers are calling out those in charge for restricting access to the museum’s collections in order to further their union-busting campaign.
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Chicago History Museum cuts hinder research, exploration
The timing couldn't have been worse. The Trump administration has slashed museum budgets, the Smithsonian is being reviewed to align with Donald Trump's vision of America and the school year just star...
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September 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
After Chicago History Museum management drastically cut library and research staff hours, UIUC researchers are calling out those in charge for restricting access to the museum’s collections in order to further their union-busting campaign.
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AFSCME members at the Museum of Science and Industry are voting to decide if they will authorize a strike this week.
Management is still refusing to offer wage increases they know will lift workers out of poverty. Enough is enough.
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Management is still refusing to offer wage increases they know will lift workers out of poverty. Enough is enough.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry workers' union begins strike authorization vote
Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, accusing the museum of refusing to offer them fair pay increases and other benefits.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
AFSCME members at the Museum of Science and Industry are voting to decide if they will authorize a strike this week.
Management is still refusing to offer wage increases they know will lift workers out of poverty. Enough is enough.
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Management is still refusing to offer wage increases they know will lift workers out of poverty. Enough is enough.
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Congratulations to the latest graduating class of IDOC Cadets!
And welcome to our union!
And welcome to our union!
September 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations to the latest graduating class of IDOC Cadets!
And welcome to our union!
And welcome to our union!
During National Direct Support Professional Week, we honor every DSP who goes above and beyond in their work to care for people with developmental disabilities.
DSPs deserve to earn a living wage—and that's something our union will never stop fighting for.
DSPs deserve to earn a living wage—and that's something our union will never stop fighting for.
September 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
During National Direct Support Professional Week, we honor every DSP who goes above and beyond in their work to care for people with developmental disabilities.
DSPs deserve to earn a living wage—and that's something our union will never stop fighting for.
DSPs deserve to earn a living wage—and that's something our union will never stop fighting for.
Workers at the Champaign Public Library marked Labor Day by announcing they are forming their union with AFSCME Council 31!
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Champaign Public Library employees kick off campaign to form a union with AFSCME
Workers at the Champaign Public Library marked Labor Day by announcing their decision to form a union with AFSCME Council 31.When certified, the Champaign Public Library Workers Union/AFSCME will repr...
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September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Workers at the Champaign Public Library marked Labor Day by announcing they are forming their union with AFSCME Council 31!
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Celebrating Labor Day the AFSCME way!
September 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Celebrating Labor Day the AFSCME way!
Our work keeps our communities going. Today’s our day to stand proud.
Happy Labor Day to every AFSCME member and retiree, and to everyone who works for a living.
Happy Labor Day to every AFSCME member and retiree, and to everyone who works for a living.
September 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Our work keeps our communities going. Today’s our day to stand proud.
Happy Labor Day to every AFSCME member and retiree, and to everyone who works for a living.
Happy Labor Day to every AFSCME member and retiree, and to everyone who works for a living.
This Labor Day weekend, Museum of Science and Industry workers are demanding management value their labor by agreeing to a fair contract!
August 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This Labor Day weekend, Museum of Science and Industry workers are demanding management value their labor by agreeing to a fair contract!
National support for unions is still at one of the highest levels in the last 50 years.
The American people know there’s only one way we win fair wages, strong benefits and protections on the job: Join a union.
The American people know there’s only one way we win fair wages, strong benefits and protections on the job: Join a union.
August 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
National support for unions is still at one of the highest levels in the last 50 years.
The American people know there’s only one way we win fair wages, strong benefits and protections on the job: Join a union.
The American people know there’s only one way we win fair wages, strong benefits and protections on the job: Join a union.
AFSCME Cultural Workers United hit a BIG milestone this year: 50,000 workers at museums, libraries, zoos and other cultural institutions across the nation have won a voice on the job by forming a union with AFSCME — more than any other union.
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50,000 Workers Strong! AFSCME Cultural Workers United hits 5-year milestone
AFSCME Cultural Workers United hit a milestone this year. 50,000 workers at museums, libraries, zoos and other cultural institutions across the nation have won a voice on the job by forming a union wi...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
AFSCME Cultural Workers United hit a BIG milestone this year: 50,000 workers at museums, libraries, zoos and other cultural institutions across the nation have won a voice on the job by forming a union with AFSCME — more than any other union.
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We’re continuing to call out the disastrous impacts that the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This week AFSCME members and retirees joined Rep. Nikki Budzinski to sound the alarm about how these cuts will devastate our communities.
August 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We’re continuing to call out the disastrous impacts that the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This week AFSCME members and retirees joined Rep. Nikki Budzinski to sound the alarm about how these cuts will devastate our communities.
97% of voting AFSCME members who work for Cook County voted YES to ratify a new contract extension that raises wages over the next year, and extends the protections and benefits of their current union contract!
August 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
97% of voting AFSCME members who work for Cook County voted YES to ratify a new contract extension that raises wages over the next year, and extends the protections and benefits of their current union contract!
Social Security turns 90 today.
For 90 years, Social Security has been there to help people suffering loss, support people with disabilities, and ensure generations of Americans can retire without falling into crushing poverty.
For 90 years, Social Security has been there to help people suffering loss, support people with disabilities, and ensure generations of Americans can retire without falling into crushing poverty.
August 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Social Security turns 90 today.
For 90 years, Social Security has been there to help people suffering loss, support people with disabilities, and ensure generations of Americans can retire without falling into crushing poverty.
For 90 years, Social Security has been there to help people suffering loss, support people with disabilities, and ensure generations of Americans can retire without falling into crushing poverty.
Last week, AFSCME members and retirees joined @congressmanraja.bsky.social to detail how Illinois’ working families will suffer from the devastating cuts to public services Congress passed to pay for billionaire tax breaks—and to thank him for voting No on this disastrous budget.
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Last week, AFSCME members and retirees joined @congressmanraja.bsky.social to detail how Illinois’ working families will suffer from the devastating cuts to public services Congress passed to pay for billionaire tax breaks—and to thank him for voting No on this disastrous budget.
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Workers at the Chicago History Museum won their union election with @afscme31.bsky.social in April. Since then, management launched a relentless retaliation campaign, including illegal layoffs.
The #BetterInAUnion bus tour joined the workers today to stand up to management’s union-busting!
The #BetterInAUnion bus tour joined the workers today to stand up to management’s union-busting!
August 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Workers at the Chicago History Museum won their union election with @afscme31.bsky.social in April. Since then, management launched a relentless retaliation campaign, including illegal layoffs.
The #BetterInAUnion bus tour joined the workers today to stand up to management’s union-busting!
The #BetterInAUnion bus tour joined the workers today to stand up to management’s union-busting!
For non-tenure-track faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, their first union contract did more than just improve wages and benefits—it’s created a cultural shift that is empowering employees. @ilcwuafscme.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For non-tenure-track faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, their first union contract did more than just improve wages and benefits—it’s created a cultural shift that is empowering employees. @ilcwuafscme.bsky.social
As a chaplain at Lawrence Correctional Center, AFSCME Local 3600 member Gene Moore doesn’t have to look far to find meaning in his work.
August 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As a chaplain at Lawrence Correctional Center, AFSCME Local 3600 member Gene Moore doesn’t have to look far to find meaning in his work.
2024 saw a record 41 million visitors to Illinois’ state parks and historic sites. Behind it all, AFSCME members who work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources make it all possible. afscme31.org/news/idnr-em...
IDNR employees make record year possible
Illinois’ state parks and historic sites welcomed more than 41 million visitors in 2024, marking the highest attendance in nearly 15 years—a milestone that wouldn’t have been possible without the hard...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
2024 saw a record 41 million visitors to Illinois’ state parks and historic sites. Behind it all, AFSCME members who work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources make it all possible. afscme31.org/news/idnr-em...
The 13 AFSCME locals in Cook County government head to the bargaining table tomorrow, and members are fired up and READY TO BARGAIN!
August 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The 13 AFSCME locals in Cook County government head to the bargaining table tomorrow, and members are fired up and READY TO BARGAIN!