NEWS
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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, […]
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2026 budget proposal includes quiet layoffs
Local 1215 Members, On Thursday, October 16, the Mayor’s office shared their 2026 budget proposal with the city. (Full text on the City Clerk’s website, jump to page 145 to […]
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UPDATE: COUNCIL 31 REPORT ON HEALTH AND SAFETY AT CPL
This post was written by Local 1215 member Izabel Gronski. At the August 22nd General Membership Meeting, staff representatives from AFSCME Council 31 shared a 12 page report on The […]
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Statement on the WGN News Story on Chicago Public Library Incidents & Safety
Safety issues are an ever-present worry for Chicago Public Library staff, and our union, Local 1215, works continually to push the City and CPL leadership to address these issues. Last […]
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Interview: what’s it like to attend convention?
Every two years, AFSCME hosts an international convention for delegates from locals, councils and retiree chapters. At the International Convention resolutions are passed that guide actions AFSCME takes as a […]