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ICYMI: We're doing another 45-minute "rapid-fire zoom" for union members, union leaders, and staff!
David Carpio, Deputy Political Director for the AFL-CIO, and Bill Looby, IL AFL-CIO Political Director are going to unpack the March election and what matters most to working people this election cycle.
🔥What were the defining issues in the primary election that drove union members to the polls in Illinois and across the country
🔥What’s truly at stake in this election—even in a strong pro-labor state like Illinois
🔥How we can boost turnout, connect with working families, and make a real impact
Register here: ow.ly/h4ym50YKsgX
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As labor leaders, we are on the frontlines of the fight for workers' rights, immigrant rights, and democracy. Join the DePaul Labor Education Center and AFL-CIO Central Region for a 2-part training on how to educate, prepare and protect your members and build a defense plan for your worksites. The trainings are free and open to any officers, staff, and member leaders of unions and worker centers.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8mHJGBhs2k5_yr0ASsmF9K6k91QoOiwfvtrWrXCZYRJ_DtA/viewform?pli=1
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The Labor Alliance for Public Transportation joined Teamsters at the Capitol yesterday to make it clear that Illinois is not ready for autonomous vehicles.
Working families are tired of big tech putting profits above people. We need a clear, enforceable commitment to a just transition where workers, riders, and the public have a real voice in shaping the future of our roads.
#laborstrong #1u
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Christina Harms is a rising force in our labor movement. She was a delegate at the IL AFL-CIO convention two years ago and introduced a resolution to create more opportunities for women in the trades. Today, Christina is an apprenticeship liaison and making sure that everyone knows about the union difference.
Listen to her interview with WGLT here: ow.ly/9wfG50YGMnk
#tradeswomenthursday
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The Primary Election is behind us — now it’s game time.
As we head into the General Election, the stakes couldn’t be higher for working people.
Join us for a rapid-fire political briefing to break down:
🔥 What’s driving voters to the polls
🔥 What’s at stake in this election
🔥 How we can increase turnout, speak to working families and make an impact
Don’t just watch this election happen — be part of what shapes it.
👉 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pju7MVxeTXGV6GqfR3VqiQ
#LaborVotes #1u
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The IL AFL-CIO Legislative Team is always preparing for the next marathon. Whether it's a 5K or the marathon that comes at the end of the legislative session, our team is prepared and ready to win. Congratulations to Frances and Carolyn for running the Springfield 1/2 marathon this past weekend!
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Illinois AFL-CIO Reflects on Life and Legacy of Barbara Flynn Currie, Contributions to Illinois’ Working Families
Springfield, IL — Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney released the following statement: The Illinois labor movement is saddened by the passing of the Honorable Barbara Flynn Currie, a pioneering lawmaker and the first woman to serve as Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives at a time when women were […]
2026 Workers’ Memorial Day Events
Join working families as they observe Workers Memorial Day on April 28. Pledge to continue the fight for SAFE JOBS NOW. Alton – The Greater Madison County Federation of Labor Workers Memorial program will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00pm at Gordon Moore Park, at the Workers Memorial Site, Highway 140, in Alton Illinois. […]
Mid-Illinois Labor Council “Modernizes the Movement,” Electing New Officers
Decatur, IL – Last night, Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea swore in the Mid-Illinois Labor Council’s nine new officers, who affirmed their commitment to advocating for union members and their families. The newly inaugurated leadership emphasized building strong partnerships with community organizations and engaging in political campaigns aimed at improving the lives of working people. The […]
Illinois AFL-CIO Honors IDOL Director, Two General Assembly Members At “Labor Salutes” Award Ceremony
Springfield – Tonight, the Illinois AFL-CIO honored three Illinois leaders for their outstanding contributions to the state’s labor movement at its annual “Labor Salutes” awards ceremony. “The Illinois labor movement is proud to stand behind these three leaders who have spent their entire careers relentlessly fighting for working families,” stated Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea. […]