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SUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.STATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. SUPREME COURT DENIES JANUS Supreme Court denies Janus. The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Jan. 25 that it won’t hear a bloc of cases that sought to financially kneecap unions for obeying the law. The plaintiffs in these cases—one of whom was Mark Janus—were attempting to recoup fair share fees collected from non-members prior to the Supreme Court’sban on such
AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.STATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. SUPREME COURT DENIES JANUS Supreme Court denies Janus. The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Jan. 25 that it won’t hear a bloc of cases that sought to financially kneecap unions for obeying the law. The plaintiffs in these cases—one of whom was Mark Janus—were attempting to recoup fair share fees collected from non-members prior to the Supreme Court’sban on such
AFSCME 31
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. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.STATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
JOIN COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE PICKET FOR A FAIR CONTRACT June 09, 2021 Join Cook County employee picket for a fair contract. Join an Informational Picket with AFSCME members in Cook County government on Thursday, June 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Pickets will be held at three locations:UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions.ON THE MOVE
On The Move. Every issue of Council 31's newspaper, On the Move, features coverage of Chapter 31 members in its Retiree Notes section. You can browse recent editions of Retiree Notes below. If you have an item you think would be a good fit for the next edition, please contact Maria Britton-Sipe at mbritton-sipe@afscme31.org. STATE EMPLOYEES SHOULDN'T BEAR UNFAIR SHARE OF REVENUE December 15, 2020 State employees shouldn't bear unfair share of revenue shortfall. On December 15, Governor Pritzker announced a plan to address Illinois’ dire revenue shortfall, which is the direct result of the defeat of the Fair Tax constitutional amendment at the polls in the November. STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT AFSCME members got through it by standing together and refusing to be bullied,” AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch said. “Now state employees have a fair contract and, in Governor Pritzker, an employer who respects their voice and values their work.”. The new agreement takes effect immediately and runs through June 30, 2023. AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE All State of Illinois retirees are eligible to vote to reelect Annuitant Trustee candidate John Tilden, a proven advocate. In his first term of office, he worked diligently to make sure that the pension system is responsive to the concerns of retirees and remains healthy into the future. John Tilden is an experienced SERS trusteewith some 50
AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE All State of Illinois retirees are eligible to vote to reelect Annuitant Trustee candidate John Tilden, a proven advocate. In his first term of office, he worked diligently to make sure that the pension system is responsive to the concerns of retirees and remains healthy into the future. John Tilden is an experienced SERS trusteewith some 50
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.JOIN | AFSCME 31
Joining is easy. Using the drop down menu below, click on the membership card for your pension system. (If you aren't in a pension system but still want to pay dues, use the "cash dues" option.) Fill in the form and click "generate a form." Then, print out the form, write in your SSN, sign the form, and mail it to the followingaddress:
THEIR JOB: STOPPING THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS June 03, 2020 Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments and public health partners throughout Illinois are working together with federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passedSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies. JOIN COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE PICKET FOR A FAIR CONTRACT June 09, 2021 Join Cook County employee picket for a fair contract. Join an Informational Picket with AFSCME members in Cook County government on Thursday, June 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Pickets will be held at three locations: ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship VOTE TO RE-ELECT KEVIN OCHALLA TO THE COOK COUNTY PENSION This October, Cook County employees will have the opportunity to re-elect AFSCME Local 3315 member Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Kevin was elected in 2017 and is the first AFSCME member to serve on the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person voting has been cancelled this year. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE All State of Illinois retirees are eligible to vote to reelect Annuitant Trustee candidate John Tilden, a proven advocate. In his first term of office, he worked diligently to make sure that the pension system is responsive to the concerns of retirees and remains healthy into the future. John Tilden is an experienced SERS trusteewith some 50
AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship VOTE TO RE-ELECT KEVIN OCHALLA TO THE COOK COUNTY PENSION This October, Cook County employees will have the opportunity to re-elect AFSCME Local 3315 member Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Kevin was elected in 2017 and is the first AFSCME member to serve on the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person voting has been cancelled this year. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE All State of Illinois retirees are eligible to vote to reelect Annuitant Trustee candidate John Tilden, a proven advocate. In his first term of office, he worked diligently to make sure that the pension system is responsive to the concerns of retirees and remains healthy into the future. John Tilden is an experienced SERS trusteewith some 50
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.JOIN | AFSCME 31
Joining is easy. Using the drop down menu below, click on the membership card for your pension system. (If you aren't in a pension system but still want to pay dues, use the "cash dues" option.) Fill in the form and click "generate a form." Then, print out the form, write in your SSN, sign the form, and mail it to the followingaddress:
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. THEIR JOB: STOPPING THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS June 03, 2020 Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments and public health partners throughout Illinois are working together with federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passedSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
JOIN COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE PICKET FOR A FAIR CONTRACT June 09, 2021 Join Cook County employee picket for a fair contract. Join an Informational Picket with AFSCME members in Cook County government on Thursday, June 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Pickets will be held at three locations:AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson STATE EMPLOYEES RATIFY NEW UNION CONTRACT State employees ratify new union contract. Members of AFSCME—the largest union of public service workers in state government—have voted to ratify a new contract negotiated with the administration of Governor JB Pritzker. Voting was conducted between June 12 and 21 at more than 400 worksite meetings statewide, where union members had the MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship CONTACT US | AFSCME 31 Below are all office addresses, phone numbers and fax numbers for AFSCME Council 31: Chicago. AFSCME Council 31. 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100. Chicago, IL 60601. 312 641-6060. 312 861-0979 (fax) Springfield. AFSCME Council 31. JOIN COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE PICKET FOR A FAIR CONTRACT June 09, 2021 Join Cook County employee picket for a fair contract. Join an Informational Picket with AFSCME members in Cook County government on Thursday, June 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Pickets will be held at three locations:STATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. VOTE TO RE-ELECT KEVIN OCHALLA TO THE COOK COUNTY PENSION This October, Cook County employees will have the opportunity to re-elect AFSCME Local 3315 member Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Kevin was elected in 2017 and is the first AFSCME member to serve on the Cook County Pension Fund Board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person voting has been cancelled this year. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME FREE COLLEGE: A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Credits earned can transfer to other colleges. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public, accredited college in the university system of Ohio, which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commissioner. For complete application information, call 888-590-9009 or visit FreeCollege.AFSCME.org. RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE All State of Illinois retirees are eligible to vote to reelect Annuitant Trustee candidate John Tilden, a proven advocate. In his first term of office, he worked diligently to make sure that the pension system is responsive to the concerns of retirees and remains healthy into the future. John Tilden is an experienced SERS trusteewith some 50
AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, StephensonNEWS | AFSCME 31
News | AFSCME 31. May 24, 2021. New! Frontline Heroes Deserve Fair Pay. AFSCME members at community disability agencies are standing up for a desperately needed $2 wage increase in this year’s state budget—with language requiring employers BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. FAIR PAY PROGRESS FOR FRONTLINE HEROES June 03, 2021 Fair pay progress for frontline heroes. After an intensive grassroots lobbying campaign by AFSCME members during the remote legislative session, lawmakers provided funding for a $1.50 wage increase in the state budget for frontline workers at state-funded community disability agencies.HELPFUL LINKS
In the Public Interest. A national resource center on privatization and responsible contracting. Accurate, high-quality information, across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions, about trends in privatization, key industry players, and the impact of privatization on service quality, infrastructure maintenance and costs.UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Council Leadership Executive Director - Roberta Lynch. Roberta Lynch became Executive Director of AFSCME Council 31 in 2014. She previously served as Deputy Director for more than two decades, playing a central role in all aspects of the union’s activities.ON THE MOVE
On The Move. Every issue of Council 31's newspaper, On the Move, features coverage of Chapter 31 members in its Retiree Notes section. You can browse recent editions of Retiree Notes below. If you have an item you think would be a good fit for the next edition, please contact Maria Britton-Sipe at mbritton-sipe@afscme31.org. "IT'S TIME TO STOP THE HARASSMENT" March 03, 2020 "It's time to stop the harassment" This powerful video describes in very personal terms the retaliation that employees at CGH Medical Center, a public hospital in Sterling, Illinois, have faced as they exercise their legal right to form a union. AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, StephensonNEWS | AFSCME 31
News | AFSCME 31. May 24, 2021. New! Frontline Heroes Deserve Fair Pay. AFSCME members at community disability agencies are standing up for a desperately needed $2 wage increase in this year’s state budget—with language requiring employers BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. FAIR PAY PROGRESS FOR FRONTLINE HEROES June 03, 2021 Fair pay progress for frontline heroes. After an intensive grassroots lobbying campaign by AFSCME members during the remote legislative session, lawmakers provided funding for a $1.50 wage increase in the state budget for frontline workers at state-funded community disability agencies.HELPFUL LINKS
In the Public Interest. A national resource center on privatization and responsible contracting. Accurate, high-quality information, across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions, about trends in privatization, key industry players, and the impact of privatization on service quality, infrastructure maintenance and costs.UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Council Leadership Executive Director - Roberta Lynch. Roberta Lynch became Executive Director of AFSCME Council 31 in 2014. She previously served as Deputy Director for more than two decades, playing a central role in all aspects of the union’s activities.ON THE MOVE
On The Move. Every issue of Council 31's newspaper, On the Move, features coverage of Chapter 31 members in its Retiree Notes section. You can browse recent editions of Retiree Notes below. If you have an item you think would be a good fit for the next edition, please contact Maria Britton-Sipe at mbritton-sipe@afscme31.org. "IT'S TIME TO STOP THE HARASSMENT" March 03, 2020 "It's time to stop the harassment" This powerful video describes in very personal terms the retaliation that employees at CGH Medical Center, a public hospital in Sterling, Illinois, have faced as they exercise their legal right to form a union. AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
Progress on the Legislative Front! In an unprecedented “virtual” legislative session, AFSCME Council 31 succeeded in positively impacting the state budget and helping pass a number of bills of importance to union members—and block passage of a number that wouldbe harmful.
PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM Personal Support Program | AFSCME 31 . AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 AFSCME Retirees Chapter 31 | AFSCME 31 . LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS Members-Only Benefits. Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only get you an advantage at the bargaining table—it also gets you access to exclusive programs, discounts and VOTE TO RE-ELECT KEVIN OCHALLA TO THE COOK COUNTY PENSION September 28, 2020 Vote to re-elect Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund. This October, Cook County employees will have the opportunity to re-elect AFSCME Local 3315 member Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund Board. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE May 14, 2020 One CEO’s pension: $274,000 a month for life. Every time we turn around, some politician or pundit is launching an attack on the modest pensions of public employees. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE May 03, 2021 Retirees: Vote for John Tilden in the SERS trustee election. An annuitant seat on the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board of Trustees is at stake in a mail-ballot election during the month of May. JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
Progress on the Legislative Front! In an unprecedented “virtual” legislative session, AFSCME Council 31 succeeded in positively impacting the state budget and helping pass a number of bills of importance to union members—and block passage of a number that wouldbe harmful.
PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM Personal Support Program | AFSCME 31 . AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 AFSCME Retirees Chapter 31 | AFSCME 31 . LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS Members-Only Benefits. Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only get you an advantage at the bargaining table—it also gets you access to exclusive programs, discounts and VOTE TO RE-ELECT KEVIN OCHALLA TO THE COOK COUNTY PENSION September 28, 2020 Vote to re-elect Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund. This October, Cook County employees will have the opportunity to re-elect AFSCME Local 3315 member Kevin Ochalla to the Cook County Pension Fund Board. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE May 14, 2020 One CEO’s pension: $274,000 a month for life. Every time we turn around, some politician or pundit is launching an attack on the modest pensions of public employees. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. RETIREES: VOTE FOR JOHN TILDEN IN THE SERS TRUSTEE May 03, 2021 Retirees: Vote for John Tilden in the SERS trustee election. An annuitant seat on the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board of Trustees is at stake in a mail-ballot election during the month of May. JUDGE REJECTS MANAGEMENT OBJECTIONS TO CGH UNION January 22, 2021 Judge rejects management objections to CGH union. Nearly 1,000 employees of CGH Medical Center in Sterling took a big step toward realizing their goal of forming a union with AFSCME this week when an administrative law judge of the state labor board issued a decision rejecting objections raised by CGH management. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS Members-Only Benefits. Being an AFSCME member doesn’t only get you an advantage at the bargaining table—it also gets you access to exclusive programs, discounts and LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income. CONTACT US | AFSCME 31 Chicago AFSCME Council 31 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60601 312 641-6060 312 861-0979 (fax) Springfield AFSCME Council 31JOIN | AFSCME 31
Join. You worked hard to earn a decent retirement. Let AFSCME help you protect it. Union representation is the key to a secure income and dependable health care coverage whether you are working or retired. THEIR JOB: STOPPING THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS June 03, 2020 Their Job: Stopping the spread of the virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health, local health departments and public health partners throughout Illinois are working together with federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.STATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE May 14, 2020 One CEO’s pension: $274,000 a month for life. Every time we turn around, some politician or pundit is launching an attack on the modest pensions of public employees.ON THE MOVE
On the Move is the Council 31 newspaper that goes out six times a year to every AFSCME member and retiree chapter member in the state ofIllinois.
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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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, Stephenson AFSCME 31NEWSACTION CENTERORGANIZEPOLITICAL ACTIONRETIREESPERSONALSUPPORT PROGRAM
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. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardship PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM The PSP brochure -- "We're here when you need us!" -- was sent to eligible members and their dependents, describing the services offered by the AFSCME Personal Support Program. Contact PSP. Contact information, appointments, consultations, groups and workshops. Quotes from Your Union Brothers and Sisters. Read actual quotes from PSPusers.
AFSCME RETIREES CHAPTER 31 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. In a win for the labor movement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS AFSCME Advantage Credit Card: The AFSCME Advantage credit card from Capitol One is designed to meet the needs of union members. Earn 1.5% cash rewards on everyday purchases, pay no annual fee, and get 0% APR for the first 15 months. You also get extra discounts on car rentals and cell phone bills. Cardholders are also eligible for hardshipSTATE JOB LISTINGS
State Job Listings. The new state master contract gives AFSCME-represented state employees who are covered under that contract the right to view all state of Illinois AFSCME bargaining unit vacancies from any computer with Internet access. The direct access to these postings is a significant advance in the union’s efforts toprotect members
UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. “WHAT AFSCME HAS MEANT TO OUR FAMILY” July 10, 2019 “What AFSCME has meant to our family” Diego Andrade-Cabrera, the son of AFSCME Local 2854 member Doris Andrade, has been awarded a 2019 AFSCME Family Scholarship because of his excellent academic and extracurricular achievements at Albert G. Lane Technical High School in Chicago. ONE CEO’S PENSION: $274,000 A MONTH FOR LIFE Take AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson who is retiring with a pension of $64 million—or $274,000 a month for the rest of this life. This golden parachute comes after averaging $30 million in total compensation the last three years of Stephenson’s tenure. Despite this staggering demonstration of the company’s wealth, StephensonNEWS | AFSCME 31
News | AFSCME 31. May 24, 2021. New! Frontline Heroes Deserve Fair Pay. AFSCME members at community disability agencies are standing up for a desperately needed $2 wage increase in this year’s state budget—with language requiring employers BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Benefits of membership. On the job you get the protection of a contract and more strength in the workplace. Off the job, the Union Privilege benefits, endorsed by AFSCME, give you and your family more buying power in the marketplace. FAIR PAY PROGRESS FOR FRONTLINE HEROES June 03, 2021 Fair pay progress for frontline heroes. After an intensive grassroots lobbying campaign by AFSCME members during the remote legislative session, lawmakers provided funding for a $1.50 wage increase in the state budget for frontline workers at state-funded community disability agencies.HELPFUL LINKS
In the Public Interest. A national resource center on privatization and responsible contracting. Accurate, high-quality information, across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions, about trends in privatization, key industry players, and the impact of privatization on service quality, infrastructure maintenance and costs.UPWARD MOBILITY
Upward Mobility. Negotiated by Council 31 in the 1989 master contract with the state of Illinois, the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) is a career advancement program, designed to give state employees the opportunity to promote to more challenging, higher-paying positions. LAID OFF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY FOR June 11, 2020 Laid off education employees can apply for unemployment. As non-instructional education employees across the state have had to cope with the new challenges and demands imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, they also had to worry about making it through the summer months without any income.AFSCME COUNCIL 31
In Illinois, public service workers are strong with AFSCME Council 31. Statewide, AFSCME represents more than 90,000 active and retired employees of state, county and city governments, state universities, local school districts and nonprofit agencies.COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
Council Leadership Executive Director - Roberta Lynch. Roberta Lynch became Executive Director of AFSCME Council 31 in 2014. She previously served as Deputy Director for more than two decades, playing a central role in all aspects of the union’s activities.ON THE MOVE
On The Move. Every issue of Council 31's newspaper, On the Move, features coverage of Chapter 31 members in its Retiree Notes section. You can browse recent editions of Retiree Notes below. If you have an item you think would be a good fit for the next edition, please contact Maria Britton-Sipe at mbritton-sipe@afscme31.org. "IT'S TIME TO STOP THE HARASSMENT" March 03, 2020 "It's time to stop the harassment" This powerful video describes in very personal terms the retaliation that employees at CGH Medical Center, a public hospital in Sterling, Illinois, have faced as they exercise their legal right to form a union.* News
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New! 2020 General Election Results Americans have voted in huge numbers to move forward to tackle our nation’s greatest challenges and make life better for all of us. New! Vote for a voice on IMRF pension board In the IMRF Trustee election, the IEA and AFSCME recommend AFSCME member Tracie Mitchell and IEA member Hugh Cunningham to serve a five-year term. Ballots must be received by the IMRF by December 4. New! AFSCME members help students thrive—safely “We’re going to get through this. We know AFSCME has our back.” New! New Chief Safety Officer position makes prisons safer Union-created role addresses crises, issues in pandemic: “The union’s Chief Safety Officer is there to ensure that the safety of all is priority number one.” New! Remote education a balancing act, especially for women School closings have kept kids at home and, as a result, many parents—mothers in particular—are struggling to meet the needs of both their children and their jobs. New! On the Job: Jamie Sonta Smith at Carterville School District #5 “We keep these kids safe when they go to school—even more now.” Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea calls for action on stimulus "This should not be a partisan issue. The coronavirus is devastating all communities governed by officials from both parties. And federal aid is designed to save jobs and public services everywhere." Fair Tax facts: Don't be misled! The Fair Tax amendment is popular, necessary and the right thing to do. Opponents who want to avoid paying their share try to confuse voters about what fair tax reform will do. Here are the facts to fight back against their false attacks. Stay Safe: Suicide Awareness Month Twelve employees at the Department of Corrections died by suicide last year. During Suicide Awareness month, AFSCME is sharing a message ofhope and concern.
Illinois expands vote by mail Safe voting options increased during ongoing pandemic when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law expanding the state’s vote-by-mail program for the general election in November. VIDEO: AFSCME is ready to meet this moment Members of the AFSCME Council 31 Executive Board share their thoughts on the challenges before us as we work to end ingrained racism. Larry Marquardt Scholarship winners head to college Congratulations to three children of AFSCME members—Rachel Ashley, Mary Hicks and Edward McMillian—who were awarded AFSCME Council 31’s 2020 Larry Marquardt Scholarship.Fighting the virus
Tens of thousands of AFSCME members have been at their worksites daily throughout the pandemic in cities, counties, universities, school districts, and nonprofit agencies all across the state, performing work deemed essential. Layoffs, budget cuts loom if Senate Republicans don’t act President Trump and Senate Republicans are refusing to include critical aid to state and local governments in a new federal coronavirus relief package. O School counselors join AFSCME Support our newest AFSCME members as they advocate for their students and one other at the bargaining table. More News & Highlights PENSIONS. HEALTH CARE. LAYOFFS. BARGAINING RIGHTS. THE THREATS ARE MANY. Sign up here to get the latest news and action alerts fromAFSCME Council 31.
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