Union seeks to block strike, impose givebacks on Rockford, Illinois school employees By George Gallanis 21 February 2017 On February 10, the Illinois American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 reported that 900 bus drivers, paraprofessionals and food service workers employed by the Rockford Public Schools (RPS) were “as close … Continue reading Union seeks to block strike, impose givebacks on Rockford, Illinois school employees