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Park District workers in Chicago are fighting for their healthcare. Tell the city that you stand with SEIU Local 73 members.
act.seiu.org/a/cpkd-petition
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"Starbucks Corp. and the National Labor Relations Board are set to square off in federal appeals court arguments for the eighth time in the last 2 1/2 years, with even more cases on deck stemming from the coffee chain’s aggressive pushback against union organizing."
news.bloomberglaw.com/employment/starbucks-nlrb-to-clash-again-in-court-with-no-end-in-sight
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We're so proud to hear Illinois' brightest and most talented tradeswomen featured in this story. These women are leading the way and setting a tone for the future of what inclusivity in our labor movement looks like -- and it's due in large part to our unions ensuring that EVERYONE has a place in their union.
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5599090/some-labor-unions-remain-committed-to-recruiting-women-despi...
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IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea is kicking off our U.S. Senate Forum at IBEW 134 to make sure union members can hear directly from the candidates on the issues that matter most to them.
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IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea joined forces with IATSE, the Chicago Federation of Labor and Governor Pritzker to unveil the new, $5 million dollar IATSE training center.
The first of its kind in IL, it proves what we can achieve when we put workers — and the future of our workforce — first. The center will train the next generation of entertainment professionals for good, safe, union jobs in Illinois’ world-class venues and behind the scenes production.
Thank you, Gov. Pritzker, for standing with workers and ensuring that Illinois continues to lead the nation in building a stronger, safer, and more skilled union workforce.
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TODAY: Workers at Mosaic of Rockford need your support on the picket line!
AFSCME Local 2515 has been fighting for a fair union contract since March 2025. The Direct Support Providers who care for individuals with intellectual, behavioral and physical disabilities are fighting for living wages.
🗓️ November 12
🕐 12:00pm to 1:00pm
📍 Mosaic, 1111 S. Alpine Rd. Rockford, IL
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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 […]