East Central Reporter

Recent News About American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

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  From Prairie State Wire

  Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

  Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

  When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  In the last four primaries, one AFSCME member in Precinct 020013 in St. clair County cast a Democratic vote

  In the last four primaries, one AFSCME member in Precinct 020013 in St. clair County cast a Democratic vote.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  In the last four primaries, one AFSCME member in Precinct 020013 in St. Clair County cast a Democratic vote

  In the last four primaries, one AFSCME member in Precinct 020013 in St. Clair County cast a Democratic vote.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Some AFSCME members disapprove of union's negotiating tactics

  Not all Illinois public employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are gung-ho and in lockstep with the government-worker union's negotiating tactics.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

  Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

  By East Central Reporter Reports
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  Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

  In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

  By East Central Reporter Reports