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On Friday, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. SEIU, USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocating for immigrant workers. While he has been released from the hospital, he remains in custody. #FreeDavidEndRaids #SolidaritySummer
Find an event near you to demand they free David Huerta & end ICE raids! bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids
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What does solidarity look like? It looks like people of all jobs, ages, and sectors coming together to take action. In this case, AFSCME 31 members held a phone bank to let lawmakers know why we need a sustainable and equitable future for our public sector pensions.
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Chicago Women in Trades is hosting THREE Open House events this summer!
Along with learning about CWIT, you can hear directly from tradeswomen about their experiences in the trades, get to meet other future CWIT students, enjoy light refreshments and more!
Join CWIT from 4-6 PM - 2444 W. 16th Street, Chicago IL 60608.
June 25
July 30
August 27
To RSVP email CWIT Program Administrator Ca'Ron King at [email protected]
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ICYMI: SEIU Local 1 janitors working at Loyola University in Maywood ratified a strong, new three-year contract! These new contracts include raises, more time off, and protected health insurance! Congratulations!!
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ICYMI: The Polk School graduated 37 new women labor leaders last month! We can't say enough good things about the Polk School and the impact it has in building labor leaders to meet the demands of the current moment. If you want to learn more, visit: bit.ly/3HbqVXX
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Last Month Carpenters Local 792 apprentices Derek Oleson, Marcus Blocker, Roger Glavin, and Jamie Sanchez volunteered their time to repair a Make-A-Wish Foundation float for an upcoming parade. Hats off to this group for their efforts that will surely put smiles on kids' faces!
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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Retirement
“The daughter of immigrant parents, Jan Schakowsky is the product of America’s promise. After obtaining a degree in elementary education from the University of Illinois, she dedicated her life to helping others, first as the program director for Illinois Public Action, and then as the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens Executive Director. Recognizing that […]
Workers’ Memorial Day Recap – Protect Worker Safety, Pass SB1976
This past Monday, throughout the state of Illinois, Central Labor Councils honored workers who have lost their lives on the jobsite. Workers’ Memorial Day commemorates the effective date of OSHA, which promised every worker the right to a safe job. But our hard-earned workplace safety rights are in danger, as elected leaders threaten to cut […]
April Newsletter – Honoring the workers who have lost their lives on the job
Dear friends: Today is Workers’ Memorial Day. Each year, more than 5,000 workers die from job injuries and 135,000 more from occupational diseases. That’s nearly 340 workers every single day. Across Illinois today, working families will gather to honor the fallen and renew the fight for safe jobs. This Workers’ Memorial Day, we also honor […]
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 […]