NEWS
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AFSCME Local 1215 Supports the movement to abolish ice
We, the members of AFSCME Local 1215, affirm our support for the efforts of sibling unions, community organizations, and candidates for political office at all levels that are working towards […]
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how to request a meeting with your alder
This post was written by Executive Board-at-Large Member Diana Rocha. Meeting with your alder is not as scary as it seems. Showing up in person to your alder’s office is […]
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understaffing at CPL: a Partial history
Our fight against staffing cuts did not begin with this budget season. The cuts to staffing, security, and services proposed for the 2026 Chicago Public Library (CPL) budget are just […]
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Statement against U.S. Aggression on Venezuela
This statement was written by Local 1215 Executive Board Member Emma Ramirez, on behalf of our membership. The United States’ increasing aggression and possible war on Venezuela is unfounded and […]
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staff speeches from the budget hearing
Today, Tuesday, November 4th, our members rallied outside City Hall to draw attention to cuts to the library system in the proposed 2026 budget. We then went inside City Hall, […]
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stories about understaffing – by category
Ahead of the 2026 budget season, AFSCME Local 1215’s executive board asked our members to tell us how understaffing affects their work and well-being. Many of these stories are being […]
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stories about understaffing – by branch
Ahead of the 2026 budget season, AFSCME Local 1215’s executive board asked our members to tell us how understaffing affects their work and well-being. Many of these stories are being […]
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Members & Patrons: Tell your alders to fully fund CPL!
BUTTONS ALERT!! Local 1215 has buttons for staff to wear this budget season. The message is “Ask Me About Layoffs”– read more below on how you can respond, and how […]
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takeaways on the mayor’s proposed 2026 budget for cpl: Quiet layoffs & more
Last week, the Mayor’s Office released its proposed 2026 budget for the City, with projected allocations for all departments including Chicago Public Library. There ARE some good things in this […]
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What am I supposed to be doing?
ICE + Militarized police are in Chicago: 6 things you can do right now This post was written by Local 1215 member Diana Rocha. I’ve been asking myself this question, […]