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There is still time to have a #unionmade New Year's Eve. From your favorite spirits and mixers to shopping at a #UFCW grocery store, there are lots of ways to ring in the New Year while supporting union workers.
Full list here: ow.ly/TVGN50XLxwg
#UnionProud #ShopUnion
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Crystal has been a Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) for over thirty years. During the New Year, many residents are too sick or unable to be with their families. Workers like Crystal show up with heart and dignity to spend each holiday, new year, birthday, and important life moments with them -- becoming their family. Union members really do make the holidays happen. #1u #UnionStrong #HealthcareHeroes #seiuhealthcare #essentialworkers
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Economist Frank Manzo discusses the wins Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs are delivering for workers and the state. Check out how these programs offer a debt-free pathway into high-wage, union careers:
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At the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, workers just won their first union contract, including paid holidays for part-time employees like Kelli. #unionmembersmaketheholidayshappen #UnionStrong #1u
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Will Lindsay is a member of the BMWED in Illinois. His entire adult life was spent in gig work -- bartending, playing music, non union construction without any healthcare or retirement. One day, a friend suggested he apply for a job at Metra. Five years later, Will is a fierce leader for his union cutting his teeth in legislative advocacy and creating a place for future union members.
awf.labortools.com/listen/will-lindsays-journey-from-bartender-to-strengthening-public-transit
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Will Lindsay is a member of the BMWED in Illinois. His entire adult life was spent in gig work -- bartending, playing music, non union construction without any healthcare or retirement. One day, a friend suggested he apply for a job at Metra. Five years later, Will is a fierce leader for his union cutting his teeth in legislative advocacy and creating a place for future union members.
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Illinois AFL-CIO Issues Political Endorsements for 2026 Primary Election
Countryside — Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO endorsed candidates for the March 2026 primary election, following the recommendations of more than 100 delegates from across the state at the Committee on Political Education (COPE) meeting in Countryside. Endorsements were confirmed by the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, and include candidates for statewide office, U.S. House, state legislature […]
Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor Host U.S. Senate Forum for Union Members
Union families hear from leading Democratic candidates on labor rights, the future of unions, and working families’ priorities Chicago, IL – Last night, the Illinois AFL-CIO and the Chicago Federation of Labor hosted a Democratic U.S. Senate Forum at IBEW Local 134 in Chicago. Exclusively for union members and their families, the event featured the top three Democratic […]
Democratic Senate Candidate Forum
Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Retirement of Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García
Chicago, IL – Today IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s retirement from U.S. Congress: A first-generation Mexican American and proud, longtime union member, U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García embodies the promise of America. The son of two Teamsters and a union member himself, Chuy has always […]