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OUR PHOTO COLLECTION.

People, conversations and moments from the collection shared by Local 2600.

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Community connections (11)Learning & gathering (18)People & celebrations (6)Voice & union pride (13)From the collection (2)Union pride in public spaces (14)Creating together (10)Workplace collection details (18)Meetings & conversations (29)Picnics & outdoor gatherings (36)People & shared moments (49)Collections & community service (21)Culture & milestones (8)

Community connections

11 images

Three people beside boxes collected for a food drive. — 01 Three people beside boxes collected for a food drive.

Another view of the group beside the food collection. — 02 Another view of the group beside the food collection.

Boxes, bags and food-drive signs arranged at the collection point. — 03 Boxes, bags and food-drive signs arranged at the collection point.

A person holding a bouquet of yellow flowers outdoors. — 30 A person holding a bouquet of yellow flowers outdoors.

Another photograph of the person holding yellow flowers. — 31 Another photograph of the person holding yellow flowers.

Two people take a selfie with a bouquet of yellow flowers. — 32 Two people take a selfie with a bouquet of yellow flowers.

Two people smile for a selfie indoors. — 33 Two people smile for a selfie indoors.

Two people stand together beside raised garden beds. — 34 Two people stand together beside raised garden beds.

Another photograph of the pair beside the garden beds. — 35 Another photograph of the pair beside the garden beds.

A third photograph of the pair in the garden. — 36 A third photograph of the pair in the garden.

A young participant beside a raised garden bed. — 37 A young participant beside a raised garden bed.

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Learning & gathering

18 images

Three participants pose together in a meeting space. — 05 Three participants pose together in a meeting space.

A second photograph of the group in the meeting space. — 06 A second photograph of the group in the meeting space.

A participant stands beside a presentation screen. — 07 A participant stands beside a presentation screen.

A view across the meeting room, with chairs and tables prepared. — 08 A view across the meeting room, with chairs and tables prepared.

Participants seated during a group discussion. — 09 Participants seated during a group discussion.

A participant adds to a shared tabletop activity. — 10 A participant adds to a shared tabletop activity.

Another view of the tabletop activity and seated participants. — 11 Another view of the tabletop activity and seated participants.

A closer view of work on the shared tabletop activity. — 12 A closer view of work on the shared tabletop activity.

A participant speaks beside a flip chart. — 13 A participant speaks beside a flip chart.

Another view of the speaker and flip chart. — 14 Another view of the speaker and flip chart.

Participants gathered in a conversation area. — 15 Participants gathered in a conversation area.

Another view of participants seated together. — 16 Another view of participants seated together.

A participant addresses the group. — 17 A participant addresses the group.

A participant stands beside the meeting tables. — 18 A participant stands beside the meeting tables.

Participants gather around a table. — 19 Participants gather around a table.

A participant wearing an “Undo Tier 2” shirt stands near a table. — 20 A participant wearing an “Undo Tier 2” shirt stands near a table.

A Local 2600 banner welcomes people at an entrance. — 21 A Local 2600 banner welcomes people at an entrance.

Another view of the Local 2600 banner at the entrance. — 22 Another view of the Local 2600 banner at the entrance.

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People & celebrations

6 images

Two people wearing green AFSCME shirts pose together. — 04 Two people wearing green AFSCME shirts pose together.

A guest poses beside a white and gold balloon display. — 25 A guest poses beside a white and gold balloon display.

Another guest poses beside the balloon display. — 26 Another guest poses beside the balloon display.

Two guests pose together beside the balloon display. — 27 Two guests pose together beside the balloon display.

A guest poses in front of the celebration backdrop. — 28 A guest poses in front of the celebration backdrop.

Guests seated at a decorated celebration table. — 29 Guests seated at a decorated celebration table.

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Voice & union pride

13 images

A speaker addresses a gathering from a lectern. — 38 A speaker addresses a gathering from a lectern.

Another view of the speaker at the lectern. — 39 Another view of the speaker at the lectern.

An angled view of the lectern and speaker. — 40 An angled view of the lectern and speaker.

Another angled photograph of the speaker. — 41 Another angled photograph of the speaker.

A close angled view of the speaker and union decorations. — 42 A close angled view of the speaker and union decorations.

The speaker raises a hand while addressing the room. — 43 The speaker raises a hand while addressing the room.

Another photograph of the speaker addressing the gathering. — 44 Another photograph of the speaker addressing the gathering.

The speaker gestures beside the lectern. — 45 The speaker gestures beside the lectern.

A hand places a pen beside a stone engraved “AFSCME Local 2600 Workers Serving Humanity.” — 46 A hand places a pen beside a stone engraved “AFSCME Local 2600 Workers Serving Humanity.”

A pen beside the engraved Local 2600 stone. — 47 A pen beside the engraved Local 2600 stone.

Another view of the engraved stone and pen. — 48 Another view of the engraved stone and pen.

An AFSCME raised-fist symbol held near a statue against a blue sky. — 49 An AFSCME raised-fist symbol held near a statue against a blue sky.

Another view of the AFSCME symbol and statue. — 50 Another view of the AFSCME symbol and statue.

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From the collection

2 images

Union graphics read: “Nobody: Me: I was trained better when I worked at McDonalds” and “Wanted: Training Objectives.” — 23 Union graphics read: “Nobody: Me: I was trained better when I worked at McDonalds” and “Wanted: Training Objectives.”

Union graphics read: “Stop: I am on break!” and “Caution: Union Employees at Work.” — 24 Union graphics read: “Stop: I am on break!” and “Caution: Union Employees at Work.”

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Union pride in public spaces

14 images

A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. — 51 A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby.

A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 2. — 52 A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 2.

A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 3. — 53 A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 3.

A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 4. — 54 A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 4.

A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 5. — 55 A statue on landscaped grounds with an AFSCME raised-fist symbol nearby. Alternate view 5.

A commemorative plaque headed “I Have a Dream,” with a portrait relief. — 56 A commemorative plaque headed “I Have a Dream,” with a portrait relief.

A commemorative plaque headed “I Have a Dream,” with a portrait relief. Alternate view 2. — 57 A commemorative plaque headed “I Have a Dream,” with a portrait relief. Alternate view 2.

The Illinois State Capitol building viewed across its landscaped grounds. — 58 The Illinois State Capitol building viewed across its landscaped grounds.

The Illinois State Capitol building viewed across its landscaped grounds. Alternate view 2. — 59 The Illinois State Capitol building viewed across its landscaped grounds. Alternate view 2.

An AFSCME raised-fist symbol beside an outdoor statue. — 60 An AFSCME raised-fist symbol beside an outdoor statue.

An AFSCME raised-fist symbol in front of the Illinois State Capitol. — 61 An AFSCME raised-fist symbol in front of the Illinois State Capitol.

An AFSCME raised-fist symbol in front of the Illinois State Capitol. Alternate view 2. — 62 An AFSCME raised-fist symbol in front of the Illinois State Capitol. Alternate view 2.

A participant with an AFSCME symbol near the Capitol grounds. — 63 A participant with an AFSCME symbol near the Capitol grounds.

A monument inscription reads “President Illinois AFL–CIO 1930–1970 40 gavels.” — 64 A monument inscription reads “President Illinois AFL–CIO 1930–1970 40 gavels.”

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Creating together

10 images

Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. — 66 Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table.

Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 2. — 67 Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 2.

Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 3. — 68 Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 3.

Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 4. — 69 Participants paint green lettering onto signs at an outdoor table. Alternate view 4.

A handmade black sign displays green DHS and HFS lettering with a raised-fist symbol. — 70 A handmade black sign displays green DHS and HFS lettering with a raised-fist symbol.

A handmade black sign displays green DHS and HFS lettering with a raised-fist symbol. Alternate view 2. — 71 A handmade black sign displays green DHS and HFS lettering with a raised-fist symbol. Alternate view 2.

A participant works on a large banner outdoors. — 72 A participant works on a large banner outdoors.

A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 2. — 73 A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 2.

A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 3. — 74 A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 3.

A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 4. — 75 A participant works on a large banner outdoors. Alternate view 4.

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Workplace collection details

18 images

A close, partially framed photograph of a person’s shoulder and clothing. — 65 A close, partially framed photograph of a person’s shoulder and clothing.

A participant wearing glasses, a green AFSCME shirt and a high-visibility vest. — 76 A participant wearing glasses, a green AFSCME shirt and a high-visibility vest.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. — 78 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 2. — 79 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 2.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 3. — 80 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 3.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 4. — 81 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 4.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 5. — 82 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 5.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 6. — 83 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 6.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 7. — 84 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 7.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 8. — 85 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 8.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 9. — 86 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 9.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 10. — 87 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 10.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 11. — 88 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 11.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 12. — 89 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 12.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 13. — 90 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 13.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 14. — 91 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 14.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 15. — 92 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 15.

A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 16. — 93 A labeled round sample dish enclosed in a clear plastic bag; dark patches are visible in the dish. The collection does not explain the test or its findings. Alternate view 16.

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Meetings & conversations

29 images

Three participants seated at a meeting table with laptop computers. — 77 Three participants seated at a meeting table with laptop computers.

Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. — 94 Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation.

Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 2. — 95 Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 2.

Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 3. — 96 Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 3.

Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 4. — 97 Participants seated around tables during a group discussion and presentation. Alternate view 4.

Speakers seated behind a table draped with Local 2600 AFSCME banners. — 98 Speakers seated behind a table draped with Local 2600 AFSCME banners.

A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering. — 99 A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering.

A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering. Alternate view 2. — 100 A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering. Alternate view 2.

A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering. Alternate view 3. — 101 A room of participants seated around tables at a gathering. Alternate view 3.

A Local 2600 mug beside a handout headed “Coping with Stress.” — 133 A Local 2600 mug beside a handout headed “Coping with Stress.”

A group poses together in a meeting room beside a presentation screen. — 134 A group poses together in a meeting room beside a presentation screen.

A group poses together in a meeting room beside a presentation screen. Alternate view 2. — 135 A group poses together in a meeting room beside a presentation screen. Alternate view 2.

A group photograph is displayed on a presentation screen. — 161 A group photograph is displayed on a presentation screen.

A participant stands at the front of a room beside a presentation screen. — 171 A participant stands at the front of a room beside a presentation screen.

Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. — 173 Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion.

Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 2. — 174 Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 2.

Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 3. — 175 Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 3.

Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 4. — 176 Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 4.

Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 5. — 177 Participants gather around tables with green materials for a discussion. Alternate view 5.

Participants gather in an office meeting space, some wearing high-visibility vests. — 198 Participants gather in an office meeting space, some wearing high-visibility vests.

Participants gather in an office meeting space, some wearing high-visibility vests. Alternate view 2. — 199 Participants gather in an office meeting space, some wearing high-visibility vests. Alternate view 2.

Two people converse in a hallway. — 218 Two people converse in a hallway.

Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting. — 219 Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting.

Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting. Alternate view 2. — 220 Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting. Alternate view 2.

Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting. Alternate view 3. — 221 Participants sit at tables beside a flip chart during a meeting. Alternate view 3.

A speaker addresses participants seated around meeting tables. — 230 A speaker addresses participants seated around meeting tables.

A speaker addresses participants seated around meeting tables. Alternate view 2. — 231 A speaker addresses participants seated around meeting tables. Alternate view 2.

Two speakers converse at the front of a meeting room. — 234 Two speakers converse at the front of a meeting room.

Two speakers converse at the front of a meeting room. Alternate view 2. — 235 Two speakers converse at the front of a meeting room. Alternate view 2.

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Picnics & outdoor gatherings

36 images

People beside a table at an outdoor gathering. — 102 People beside a table at an outdoor gathering.

Two adults and a child pose beside colorful balloon creations and a display. — 103 Two adults and a child pose beside colorful balloon creations and a display.

Two adults and a child pose beside colorful balloon creations and a display. Alternate view 2. — 104 Two adults and a child pose beside colorful balloon creations and a display. Alternate view 2.

A participant seated outdoors holding a green AFSCME item. — 105 A participant seated outdoors holding a green AFSCME item.

A smiling participant with a green AFSCME item at an outdoor table. — 106 A smiling participant with a green AFSCME item at an outdoor table.

Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. — 107 Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables.

Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 2. — 108 Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 2.

Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 3. — 109 Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 3.

Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 4. — 110 Participants sharing food and conversation at outdoor picnic tables. Alternate view 4.

Participants seated together outside a building. — 111 Participants seated together outside a building.

Participants seated together outside a building. Alternate view 2. — 112 Participants seated together outside a building. Alternate view 2.

Adults and children gathered around an outdoor table. — 113 Adults and children gathered around an outdoor table.

A printed sign says the table is reserved for AFSCME. — 114 A printed sign says the table is reserved for AFSCME.

A sign reads “Sorry, this line is now closed.” — 115 A sign reads “Sorry, this line is now closed.”

A participant poses with a colorful balloon creation. — 116 A participant poses with a colorful balloon creation.

A participant poses with a colorful balloon creation. Alternate view 2. — 117 A participant poses with a colorful balloon creation. Alternate view 2.

Four people sharing food at an outdoor picnic table. — 118 Four people sharing food at an outdoor picnic table.

Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner. — 119 Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner.

Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner. Alternate view 2. — 120 Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner. Alternate view 2.

Participants gather under an outdoor picnic shelter. — 121 Participants gather under an outdoor picnic shelter.

Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner. Alternate view 3. — 122 Food is served under a picnic shelter beside an Illinois labor council banner. Alternate view 3.

A participant stands beside a refreshment table under a shelter. — 123 A participant stands beside a refreshment table under a shelter.

Participants gather under an outdoor picnic shelter. Alternate view 2. — 124 Participants gather under an outdoor picnic shelter. Alternate view 2.

Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors. — 125 Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors.

Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors. Alternate view 2. — 126 Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors. Alternate view 2.

Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors. Alternate view 3. — 127 Participants smile for a group selfie outdoors. Alternate view 3.

A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. — 128 A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter.

A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 2. — 129 A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 2.

A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 3. — 130 A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 3.

A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 4. — 131 A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 4.

A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 5. — 132 A group of participants smile for photographs at a picnic shelter. Alternate view 5.

A group dressed in green gathers outdoors near leafless trees. — 213 A group dressed in green gathers outdoors near leafless trees.

A group dressed in green gathers outdoors near leafless trees. Alternate view 2. — 214 A group dressed in green gathers outdoors near leafless trees. Alternate view 2.

A group gathers on a sidewalk, with bags and belongings nearby. — 215 A group gathers on a sidewalk, with bags and belongings nearby.

A group gathers on a sidewalk, with bags and belongings nearby. Alternate view 2. — 216 A group gathers on a sidewalk, with bags and belongings nearby. Alternate view 2.

Three participants wearing winter clothing smile for an outdoor selfie. — 217 Three participants wearing winter clothing smile for an outdoor selfie.

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People & shared moments

49 images

Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. — 136 Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering.

Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 2. — 137 Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 2.

Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 3. — 138 Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 3.

Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 4. — 139 Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 4.

Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 5. — 140 Participants pose together for a photograph during a gathering. Alternate view 5.

A group wearing green gathers for a photograph around a table in a meeting hall. — 141 A group wearing green gathers for a photograph around a table in a meeting hall.

A group wearing green gathers for a photograph around a table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2. — 142 A group wearing green gathers for a photograph around a table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2.

A participant displays a shirt reading “Do you even AFSCME, Bruh?” with cartoon figures. — 143 A participant displays a shirt reading “Do you even AFSCME, Bruh?” with cartoon figures.

The back of the shirt reads “Bruh, we bargain better.” — 144 The back of the shirt reads “Bruh, we bargain better.”

A projected photograph shows a group posing behind a table number. — 145 A projected photograph shows a group posing behind a table number.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. — 146 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2. — 147 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 3. — 148 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 3.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 4. — 149 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 4.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 5. — 150 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 5.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 6. — 151 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 6.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 7. — 152 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 7.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 8. — 153 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 8.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 9. — 154 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 9.

A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 10. — 155 A group wearing green AFSCME clothing poses together in a meeting hall. Alternate view 10.

Two young participants, one wearing a green AFSCME shirt, smile together. — 156 Two young participants, one wearing a green AFSCME shirt, smile together.

A group poses at a table marked with the number four. — 157 A group poses at a table marked with the number four.

A group poses at a table marked with the number four. Alternate view 2. — 158 A group poses at a table marked with the number four. Alternate view 2.

Participants share a meal and conversation at a restaurant table. — 159 Participants share a meal and conversation at a restaurant table.

Participants share a meal and conversation at a restaurant table. Alternate view 2. — 160 Participants share a meal and conversation at a restaurant table. Alternate view 2.

Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall. — 162 Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall.

Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2. — 163 Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 2.

Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 3. — 164 Participants gather around a decorated table in a meeting hall. Alternate view 3.

Two participants with long beards pose together in a meeting hall. — 165 Two participants with long beards pose together in a meeting hall.

A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. — 166 A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat.

A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 2. — 167 A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 2.

A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 3. — 168 A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 3.

A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 4. — 169 A smiling participant wears a large green and yellow decorated hat. Alternate view 4.

A close-up of clothing and union badges, including a PEOPLE MVP badge. — 170 A close-up of clothing and union badges, including a PEOPLE MVP badge.

Two smiling participants take a selfie indoors. — 172 Two smiling participants take a selfie indoors.

Participants share a meal at a long restaurant table. — 184 Participants share a meal at a long restaurant table.

Participants share a meal at a long restaurant table. Alternate view 2. — 185 Participants share a meal at a long restaurant table. Alternate view 2.

Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. — 186 Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree.

Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 2. — 187 Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 2.

Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 3. — 188 Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 3.

Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 4. — 189 Two people pose beside a decorated Christmas tree. Alternate view 4.

Two participants smile for a selfie indoors. — 190 Two participants smile for a selfie indoors.

Two participants smile for a selfie indoors. Alternate view 2. — 191 Two participants smile for a selfie indoors. Alternate view 2.

Three green AFSCME shirts and portrait photographs are displayed on chairs beneath memorial signs. — 192 Three green AFSCME shirts and portrait photographs are displayed on chairs beneath memorial signs.

Participants pose for photographs in a room with colorful event lighting. — 193 Participants pose for photographs in a room with colorful event lighting.

Participants pose for photographs in a room with colorful event lighting. Alternate view 2. — 194 Participants pose for photographs in a room with colorful event lighting. Alternate view 2.

Two participants hold certificates at an indoor gathering. — 195 Two participants hold certificates at an indoor gathering.

Participants stand and converse on a floor lit with colored lights. — 196 Participants stand and converse on a floor lit with colored lights.

Participants stand and converse on a floor lit with colored lights. Alternate view 2. — 197 Participants stand and converse on a floor lit with colored lights. Alternate view 2.

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Collections & community service

21 images

Stacked boxes display food-drive signs. — 178 Stacked boxes display food-drive signs.

Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand under a canopy outdoors. — 179 Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand under a canopy outdoors.

Participants in high-visibility vests stand beside stacks of boxed supplies. — 180 Participants in high-visibility vests stand beside stacks of boxed supplies.

Participants in high-visibility vests stand beside stacks of boxed supplies. Alternate view 2. — 181 Participants in high-visibility vests stand beside stacks of boxed supplies. Alternate view 2.

Participants speak outdoors beside a vehicle; some wear volunteer vests and others wear uniforms. — 182 Participants speak outdoors beside a vehicle; some wear volunteer vests and others wear uniforms.

Participants speak outdoors beside a vehicle; some wear volunteer vests and others wear uniforms. Alternate view 2. — 183 Participants speak outdoors beside a vehicle; some wear volunteer vests and others wear uniforms. Alternate view 2.

Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones. — 200 Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones.

Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones. Alternate view 2. — 201 Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones. Alternate view 2.

Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones. Alternate view 3. — 202 Participants wearing high-visibility vests stand on a snowy roadside near traffic cones. Alternate view 3.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. — 203 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 2. — 204 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 2.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 3. — 205 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 3.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 4. — 206 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 4.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 5. — 207 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 5.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 6. — 208 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 6.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 7. — 209 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 7.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 8. — 210 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 8.

Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 9. — 211 Participants in high-visibility vests pose together outdoors in the snow. Alternate view 9.

Two participants wearing high-visibility vests smile for a selfie in the snow. — 212 Two participants wearing high-visibility vests smile for a selfie in the snow.

Canned food and packaged groceries collected on a table beside an AFSCME sign. — 232 Canned food and packaged groceries collected on a table beside an AFSCME sign.

Canned food and packaged groceries collected on a table beside an AFSCME sign. Alternate view 2. — 233 Canned food and packaged groceries collected on a table beside an AFSCME sign. Alternate view 2.

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Culture & milestones

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A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons. — 222 A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons.

A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons. Alternate view 2. — 223 A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons. Alternate view 2.

A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons. Alternate view 3. — 224 A group poses beneath a Black History Month banner framed by red, yellow, green and black balloons. Alternate view 3.

An agreement booklet displayed on a table beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. — 225 An agreement booklet displayed on a table beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign.

Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. — 226 Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign.

Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 2. — 227 Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 2.

Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 3. — 228 Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 3.

Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 4. — 229 Two people pose together with an AFSCME agreement booklet beneath an Illinois AFL–CIO sign. Alternate view 4.

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