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Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Quincy public-service workers made their voices heard.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Iowa Corrections Officers rally in front of the Iowa State Penitentiary OCtober 14th, 2011 to protest staffing shortages.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  State of Illinois workers angry their raises have been canceled

Friday, February 25, 2011  Roquette budges on health care benefits.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  Illinois has the lowest number of state workers, per capita, than any other state in the Union.

Monday, September 14, 2009  State agencies want AFSCME lawsuit moved to Springfield instead of being heard in Vienna.

Monday, July 13, 2009  About 40 offices of Illinois lawmakers will see protests from AFSCME members.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009  Illinois AFSCME union chief says furloughs and cuts can't be the only thing that will help balance the state budget.