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ICYMI: Workers at QSL are still on strike. The AFL-CIO "It's Better in a Union" bus tour brought out hundreds of workers, community members and allies out to make it clear that QSL needs to provide safe working conditions, fair pay, and bargain in good faith.
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TOMORROW: Labor Against the Trump Agenda
Join Chicago labor for a conversation about building worker power, defending our rights, and standing up for every working family.
📍Casa Michoacán – 1638 Blue Island Ave, Chicago
🕜 1:30 PM
Let’s show up strong, Illinois.
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Stop by the labor pavilion at the Illinois State Fair - Friday is adopted by Roofers 112, IBEW 15, IBEW 193, Iron Workers 46 and Illinois AFL-CIO.
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Today Gov. Pritzker signed three bills into law that will make Illinois one of the safest and fairest states to work in the nation. We’re grateful for your leadership, Governor, and for inviting the voices of working people like Hannah Hill to shape this important conversation.
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Stop by the Labor Pavilion at the Illinois State Fair today to learn about the value of unions! Thursday is adopted by Iron Workers 46, AFSCME 3416, UFCW 881, IBEW 193 and the Illinois AFL-CIO.
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Labor Day 2025 – Illinois Labor Sponsored Events
ALTON Aug. 20 & 23 – James Stanley Charity Softball Tournament Location: Gordon Moore Park, Alton, IL on hwy. 140. Contact: B. Dean Webb, 618-259-8558 Aug. 23 – Labor Celebration Parade & Picnic Kids games, food and refreshments Location: Parade starts at Emerick Sports Complex at 1001 N. 6th St., Wood River IL. It will […]
Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Retirement of Representative Danny Davis
Springfield – Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Tim Drea in response to Representative Danny Davis’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: “Danny Davis’s story is a uniquely American political story. His journey began through social service and neighborhood organizing and continued through local and county offices in […]
July Newsletter – A union made 4th of July
Dear friends: The Fourth of July is around the corner– a day for celebrating our independence, freedom and reflecting on our nation’s values of democracy and equality. We are also wrapping up Pride month at a time when many LGBTQ+ workers are facing unprecedented attacks. For many of us, we are watching the news and […]
Southern Illinois Central Labor Council Swears in New Officers and Begins Operations for First Time Since 2020
West Frankfort, IL – Last Thursday, the Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea swore in 10 newly elected officers to the Southern Illinois Central Labor Council (SICLC). The SICLC has not had officers elected since the Spring of 2020. Over the last year, SICLC has held leadership meetings to rebuild the CLC to better advocate for union […]