AFSCME Local 1215

Stand with Local 1215 @ City Hall
2025-12-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | City Hall, 121 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
Stand with Local 1215 @ City Hall! Urge councilmembers to fully fund the library!

Meeting begins at 10 a.m.
Signing up for Public comment? Recommended arrival @ 9 a.m.
Wear your AFSCME green! 👕
***Restrictions: No backpacks or signs/posters allowed in City Council chambers. Be prepared to go through metal detector.***
For phone comment:

Call (312) 744-6800 and leave a voice message with your name and telephone number.
Call between 12:01 AM on Monday, 12/22 8:00 AM and Monday, 12/22.
Any individual wishing to participate must be available at 10:00 AM on the day of the meeting and have access to a touch-tone telephone.

The City of Chicago 2026 budget has still not been passed. Library workers and supporters have been writing to elected officials, calling and meeting with their alders, and showing up to city hall to rally and give public comment in support of a fully funded library!!
This is the last push — a budget is due by December 31, 2025. Council has set 7 meetings before the Christmas holiday. We want presence + comment at each one. Can you join for one or more?

Monday, 12/15 @ 10 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/16 @ 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Finance Committee)
Wednesday, 12/17 @ 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (Budget Committee)
Thursday, 12/18 @ 10 a.m.
Tuesday, 12/23 @ 10 a.m.

City hall entrance on ground floor. ADA doors. Elevator to 2nd floor. ADA bathrooms.

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/stand-with-local-1215-city-hall-dec-23/

[Virtual] Member Engagement Committee - Meeting
2026-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
It’s 2026! Want to be more involved in your union? This is a great time to join.
At this meeting, we will review what has worked (and not) over the past year in the realm of Member Engagement, and talk about plans/ideas for 2026.
Co-chairs Emma + Diana attended Membership Chair training and will share out.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Link + Agenda will be shared with folks who have signed up for Member Engagement Committee (MEC) emails.
Sign up to receive meeting link: https://bit.ly/1215MECsignup

Union Coffee Break
2026-02-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Dulce Mami Cafe, 2559 W 51st Street, Chicago, IL, 60632, United States
On the second Sunday of each month, meet your Local e-board and stewards for a coffee hangout. Share your questions and concerns and meet other members! Get one free coffee or treat on the union, while funds last. On February 8, we will meet at Dulce Mami Cafe in District 5.

Union Happy Hour
2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Bokeh, 4716 N Kedzie Avene, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Once per quarter, meet your Local e-board, stewards and fellow members at happy hour! Share your questions and concerns and connect with your colleagues. The Local will cover $20 per person, so you can get one very fancy drink or multiple cheaper options. Funds for happy hours only cover current, dues-paying union members. On February 17, we will meet at Bokeh.

Union Coffee Break
2026-03-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Sip and Savor Hyde Park, 5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
On the second Sunday of each month, meet your Local e-board and stewards for a coffee hangout. Share your questions and concerns and meet other members! Get one free coffee or treat on the union, while funds last. On March 8, we will meet at Sip & Savor Hyde Park in District 4.
