ABOUT LOCAL 2912
WHO WE ARE
AFSCME Local 2912 is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for more than 400 employees of the City of Chicago working in the job classifications covered under our collective bargaining agreement. We are a chartered local of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the nation's largest union of public service workers. Local 2912 represents the The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Finance, Department of Procurement Services, Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Department of Housing, Department of Planning and Development, Department of Human Resources, Department of Human Relations, Treasurer's Office, Animal Care and Control, Department of Technology and Innovation, Department of Ethics.
WHAT THE UNION DOES FOR YOU
Membership in Local 2912 means you don't face the workplace alone. Under our contract with the City, we:
- Negotiate your wages, hours, and conditions of employment
- Enforce the contract and represent you in grievances and arbitration
- Represent you in disciplinary and pre-disciplinary meetings
- Protect your seniority, benefits, and right to a safe workplace
Your "Weingarten rights"
You have the right to union representation in any meeting that could lead to discipline. If you're called into such a meeting, ask for a steward before answering questions
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
We meet every 3 months at 630 pm at usually at 205 N Michigan Ave. All members are encouraged to attend.
GET INVOLVED
The union is only as strong as its members. Become a steward, join a committee, or simply come to a meeting.
Questions? Contact us at afscme2912@yahoo.com