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Across the country, our roads, bridges and other critical forms of infrastructure are collapsing from years of disinvestment. In Illinois, we do things differently.
We're grateful to Governor Pritzker and Director Biagi at IDOT for prioritizing $400M for our roads, workers and economy.
Whether you live in Cairo or Chicago, we all depend on the roads and the infrastructure that support our communities.
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The Trump admin is holding our country hostage with a reckless shutdown if Congress doesn’t make even bigger cuts to health care—on top of the radical Medicaid cuts in the Big, Ugly Bill. It needs to fund the government and fix the health care crisis now.
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Happy 78th Birthday CTA!
If the Illinois General Assembly fails to pass a bill to fix and fund public transit during the upcoming Veto Session, it could mean the days are numbered for the CTA, Metra and Pace. Let's give transit the investment it deserves!
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Illinois Bricklayers and Allied Crafts apprentices were in Detroit for the International Masonry Institute contest. The results are in and ADC 1 Illinois apprentices brought home eight trophies -- including three 1st place awards!
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Want to learn how to cost out a union contract and communicate it to members in a meaningful way? The DePaul Labor Education Center is offering a union side contract costing initiative. Don't leave money on the table -- sign up today.
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The International Labor Communications Association conference in NoLa is around the corner! Registration closes on 10/15 so get your spot today: bit.ly/4pyVybr
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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on the Passing of Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association
Springfield – Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney on the passing of IEA President Al Llorens: “On behalf of the Illinois AFL-CIO and hundreds of thousands of union members across the state, we want to express our profound sorrow at the passing of our friend, […]
IL AFL-CIO Statement on the Passing of Governor Jim Edgar
Springfield, IL – Today, Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Governor Jim Edgar’s passing. “Governor Jim Edgar was a true public servant in every sense of the word. He led Illinois with compassion, integrity and respect for all viewpoints. Although organized labor did not always see eye to eye with the Governor, […]
Labor Day 2025 Recap
Throughout the state of Illinois, Central Labor Councils held events to celebrate and honor Labor Day. Labor Day is more than a holiday. It’s a reminder that generations of working people fought for every workplace protection, every step toward fair wages, and every safety standard we enjoy today. And it’s time to remember that those […]
September Newsletter – Illinois is Standing Up for Working Families this Labor Day
Dear friends: Labor Day is approaching, and it is important to remember that this is more than a holiday. It’s a reminder that every workplace protection, every step toward fair wages, and every safety standard we enjoy today was fought for by generations of working people. And it’s a time to remember that those gains […]