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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Senator Dick Durbin’s Retirement

Springfield – Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Tim Drea in response to Senator Durbin’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: “Throughout his more than 40 years of public service, Sen. Durbin has been an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and […]

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Join Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Michael Linden, Former Executive Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget for a conversation about Trump's extreme plans to cut taxes for billionaires at the expense of working people. Register here: bit.ly/3RNXjlH ... See MoreSee Less

Join Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Michael Linden, Former Executive Associate Director of the Office of Management and Budget for a conversation about Trumps extreme plans to cut taxes for billionaires at the expense of working people. Register here: https://bit.ly/3RNXjlH

We offer our condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers of Captain/EMT David Meyer of the Chicago Firefighters who died this morning while fighting a garage fire.

Rest In Peace and Never Forget Brother Meyer.
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We offer our condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers of Captain/EMT David Meyer of the Chicago Firefighters who died this morning while fighting a garage fire.
 
Rest In Peace and Never Forget Brother Meyer.

Sen Durbin is an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and across this country. His career is defined by standing up for working people and the vulnerable. From his roots in East St. Louis to leadership in the Senate, he has reflected the best of us. ... See MoreSee Less

Sen Durbin is an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and across this country. His career is defined by standing up for working people and the vulnerable. From his roots in East St. Louis to leadership in the Senate, he has reflected the best of us.

The only way to protect the hard fought rights we have earned as a labor movement is by standing together. Illinois members at @AFGENational are under attack and you can help by calling your Representative and telling them to #protectamericasworkforce. ... See MoreSee Less

The only way to protect the hard fought rights we have earned as a labor movement is by standing together. Illinois members at @AFGENational are under attack and you can help by calling your Representative and telling them to #ProtectAmericasWorkforce.

Marcus is a Stage Manager in Chicago represented by @ActorsEquity. As an arts worker, public transit supports his ability to thrive in the entertainment industry and do the work he loves. Marcus supports #UnitedWeMove and hopes that Illinois will prioritize investing in transit. ... See MoreSee Less

Marcus is a Stage Manager in Chicago represented by @ActorsEquity. As an arts worker, public transit supports his ability to thrive in the entertainment industry and do the work he loves. Marcus supports #UnitedWeMove and hopes that Illinois will prioritize investing in transit.

NEXT WEEK: @ClimateJobsIL is partnering with @TheIronworkers Local 63 to highlight how local contractors can help Illinois schools invest in greener, healthier classrooms and create union jobs.

🗓️ May 2
🕐 10 AM
📍Iron Workers Local 63, 2205 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
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NEXT WEEK: @ClimateJobsIL is partnering with @TheIronworkers Local 63 to highlight how local contractors can help Illinois schools invest in greener, healthier classrooms and create union jobs. 

🗓️ May 2
🕐 10 AM
📍Iron Workers Local 63, 2205 Enterprise Dr., Westchester, IL
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