Local 1019 represents the following agencies: EPA, PCB, DNR, ICC, CDB, SFM, PTAB, PRB, LETSB, SERS, DVA, IPCCD, ICJIA, CDHH, IDHHChttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mjzkepeax22xAs mentioned at the membership meeting and as you’ll see inside this quarters Local 1019 newsletter.. We are proud to recognize Melissa Porter as our Steward of the Quarter for her outstanding service and unwavering commitment to Local 1019! Congrats Melissa!!! 🎉🎉21 Apr 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzkepeax22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mjezvkufhc2i📣📣WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The STRIKE for FAIR PAY and DIGNITY at Illinois State University continues and the members of AFSCME Local 1110 are standing strong on the picket line! PLEASE JOIN US tomorrow April 14th, 5:30pm at the Abraham Lincoln Doubletree Hotel!13 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjezvkufhc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3milueh5jg22dOur April 2026 membership meeting is fast approaching! Our quarterly stewards meeting will also be held immediately after the membership meeting next week April 8th, 2026. The membership meeting will begin at 5:45pm. 615 S 5th Street & Zoom03 Apr 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3milueh5jg22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mhq3uacr2c2dAFSCME members understand the threat that AI poses to our livelihoods and those dependent on the services we provide. That’s why delegates unanimously adopted a resolution that commits our union to work to prevent AI from displacing workers and degrading public services. https://afscme31.org/news/afscme-puts-ai-legislative-agenda?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQuFAlmZGlkFlA3p18peby_h9wxD60-m88CqdvrxWJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIXhGCqZArBsTJ-GJ7j5V4Eehuimr1_SJSBgwnKL_IUgDezARyt5RHt8BKXU_aem_eQAtVn2eU8Py-cahq5BQQQ23 Mar 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq3uacr2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mhaxn6gi6k2x🗳️TODAY IS THE DAY! Make sure you get out and vote today! When we vote together for union recommended candidates, we can help elect leaders who put working people first! Visit AFSCME31.org/vote for a list of AFSCME-endorsed, pro-worker candidates and helpful links to find your polling place. #VOTE17 Mar 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaxn6gi6k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mgvbzljhfk25🍀 No plans for St. Patricks Day?? 🍀 AFSCME Local 2600 is inviting Local 1019 and their families to walk in the Downtown Springfield St. Patrick's Day parade! Join us in solidarity as we give out swag and goodies while having a great time! Link below⬇️⬇️⬇️ m.signupgenius.com?fbclid=IwdGR... https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQgB75mZGlkFlAskfaMZGuW-KVudN_Fh46bldFy6XtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeD0phIawXGmpLzW8FeDXyI6XhoZpsehuOZ2HDGl_Uo7gSaYFyz-Oo0Rq0yj4_aem_MGO1j8wu177DqAWTbXq8XA#!/showSignUp/10C0B44ABA72EA4FDC25-62496442-springfield12 Mar 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgvbzljhfk25https://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mgn67jdon22jDid you know that the AFSCME Local 1019 E-Board has been conducting agency site visits! We are taking the time to come to you to answer questions and keep you in the know. Please use this time to let us know your agency specific concerns and we’ll do our best to address them.09 Mar 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgn67jdon22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mgbe3prmoc2rThank you to EVERY steward who attended the Local 1019 steward training! The work you do as stewards is critical. Every grievance you file, every meeting you attend and every conversation you have, makes a difference. We appreciate everything you do! #Local1019STRONG04 Mar 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgbe3prmoc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mfs5rvkbnc2hHere is your first reminder that the next Local 1019 Membership Meeting is coming! When: Wednesday, March 11th at 5:45pm *but come early to eat! Where: 615 S. 5th & on Zoom. See you there!26 Feb 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfs5rvkbnc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mep73devuk2vThank you David Melik, NALC Branch 80 President for coming to speak at last nights membership meeting! AFSCME Local 1019 would be proud to stand in solidarity with the National Association of Letter Carriers on February 25th. We hope to see all members there!12 Feb 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mep73devuk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mdo57kxoic2i🚀 BIG NEWS! We are officially launching the brand new AFSCME Local 1019 newsletter! See below! 📆 Also, mark your calendars for our next Local 1019 membership meeting! This meeting will take place February 11th at 5:45pm. Where: 615 S. 5th Street & on Zoom https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0YIMMGgM/UwB1hceXHJ3hNF87r3uY2w/edit?utm_content=DAG0YIMMGgM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttongnn30 Jan 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdo57kxoic2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3md4bbmqr4c2qTHIS RALLY HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Keep watch for a future date and time. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jan 2026 17:51 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4bbmqr4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3md2nn5mios2e📣📣📣 Meet us at the Springfield Housing Authority on January 26th at 4:30pm!23 Jan 2026 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3md2nn5mios2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mcs5h6hjnk2lAmerica’s unions celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for justice and equality. We honor that bond by continuing Dr. King’s work and mobilize for a better future for all!19 Jan 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcs5h6hjnk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mcabebdho22wDon’t forget that our January membership meeting is this Wednesday, starts at 5:45pm! Also, we’re still collecting gently used winter items on behalf of Helping Hands & Contact Ministries! Please bring any items that you have and we’ll be collecting until January 31st.12 Jan 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcabebdho22whttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mbovyiw7qc2cReturning to the office today after the long break? Make a note on your calendar to attend our first monthly Memberhsip Meeting of 2026! Same place: 615 S. 5th Street Same time: 5:45pm (but come early for eats & drinks) Need the Zoom link to attend virtually? Email us @afscmelocal1019@gmail.com05 Jan 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbovyiw7qc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mbfcs4uijs2tHappy New Year AFSCME Local 1019!!!! 🎉 Thank you to all of our members for everything thing that you do for the Local and for the State of Illinois! We appreciate everything that every single one of you has done in 2025 and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #1U #AFSCMEStrong01 Jan 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbfcs4uijs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mbbzwanbks2s🎊🎊🎊 Bring in the New Year with #UnionMade products!31 Dec 2025 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbbzwanbks2shttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mb7giulgvc26⭐️A year in action⭐️ #202530 Dec 2025 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7giulgvc26https://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3mavruhg6ts2lAFSCME Local 1019 wishes every AFSCME member a joyful holiday season!26 Dec 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mavruhg6ts2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3ma2pouermk2mThe House is about to vote on a health care bill that fails to extend the ACA premium tax credits that millions of families rely on. Tell your congressperson: It’s time to extend the ACA premium tax credits and lower health care costs for millions of working families! https://act.afscme.org/letters/tell-the-house-lower-health-care-costs-extend-aca-premium-tax-credits/15 Dec 2025 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2pouermk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3m7xnofsrbc2tAFSCME Local 1019 would like to wish all that celebrate a very Happy Hanukkah!14 Dec 2025 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7xnofsrbc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3m7id5ixe4k2hTHANK YOU to everyone who attended our first AFSCME Local 1019 Holiday Party!!!! We would like to give a big thank you to the Northfield Inn and our amazing DJ! CONGRATS to all door prize and raffle winners!!! We are and will continue to be a strong Local because of each & every member like you! #1U08 Dec 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7id5ixe4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/afscmelocal1019.bsky.social/post/3m77ca2qo5s2fCongrats AFSCME Local 1989!!! 🎊 #FairContract #UnionStrong #AFSCMEStrong https://afscme31.org/news/neiu-workers-win-life-changing-contract?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOfDxZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIetUENbb4NS12kmpevvo7vSJGZCeXLxsCB5QdEGPgP51x6Oh9oDQTOkfVcw_aem_WVsQtvdsDE4GHe_z1cJRlQ05 Dec 2025 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:c7cjjw5eo6otf6lvan7eclbc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m77ca2qo5s2f