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Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

A Republican legislative leader last week launched a politically motivated media attack on gains made by state employee unions. At issue are contractual bonuses due later this month as part of a 2017 agreement to protect jobs, extend benefits and preserve services.

Defending the Future of Our Collective Bargaining Rights

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

The Janus case was an attempt to deliver a knockout blow to millions of working people and their families who looked to the Supreme Court as an independent institution that advances equal rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

For Working Women, This is Not a Close Call

Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

Any day now, the United States Supreme Court will issue a ruling on Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. This lawsuit aims to take away the freedom of public workers to join together in strong unions.

Janus Vs. AFSCME: Get the Facts, Stay Union Strong

‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’

When he first took a job at the Centralia Correctional Center in Illinois, Keith Kracht knew that a career in public service wouldn’t make him a millionaire. But then again, that’s not why he went into public service.

‘We Wouldn’t Have Anything If It Weren’t for Our Union’

NP-3 Contract for 2016-2021 Available Online

NP-3 Administrative-Clerical Bargaining Unit Contract covering the years 2016-2021 is now available online.

As soon as printed copies of the new contract are available, we will distribute them through our Local 704 stewards.

NP-3 Contract for 2016-2021 Available Online