AFSCME Local 2224

Please see the updated flyer for the bowling event with an UPDATED QR code for registration!

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Due to the fire at 320 W. Washington St, Springfield, IL today, March 25, 2026, CMS has closed the building. Employees at all three agencies in the building, CMS, IDFPR, and IDOI are to work remotely tomorrow, March 26, 2026 in accordance with the respective agency instructions sent by e-mail today. Employees should check their work e-mail daily for future instructions.

IDOI Labor Relations has informed AFSCME Council 31 and AFSCME Local 2224 that any IDOI staff unable to work remotely will be paid tomorrow without loss of pay or benefit time.

CMS and IDFPR staff who normally cannot work remotely and are instructed to use benefit time or authorized dockage should contact AFSCME Local 2224 President Kurt Engelbrecht at [email protected] or Chief Steward Peyton Bernot at [email protected] right away.

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🎄 AFSCME LOCAL 2224 Christmas Party Rescheduled 🎄

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

We are pleased to confirm the rescheduled date for our AFSCME Union Local 2224 Annual Christmas Holiday Party.

📅 New Date: January 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location: Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center
3280 North Field Drive, Springfield, IL

📞 RSVP Contact:
Grace Furlong – 618‑697‑1432
📧 Email: [email protected]

RSVP Information
• If you have already RSVP’d: No further action is needed. Simply attend as planned.

• If you can no longer attend: Please contact Grace so she can update the list. This helps us keep an accurate headcount.

• If you have NOT RSVP’d yet: Please reach out to Grace to be added.

Toys for Tots & Food Drive
Both donation drives will still take place at the event.

🎁 Toys for Tots:
For every toy you bring, you will receive one additional door prize ticket.

🥫 Food Drive:
For every 5 non‑perishable food items, you will receive one door prize ticket.
All food donations will be delivered to our Springfield Salvation Army Branch.

We hope you can still join us!
Social Event Committee Members

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Notice:
Local 2224 Executive Board has decided to postpone tonight’s Christmas party event at the Northfield due to severe inclement weather.

The event will be rescheduled to a later date and will be announced once confirmed.

Stay safe and warm!
AFSCME LOCAL 2224

Come out to show our support by walking in the Juneteenth parade with them!!!