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Chicago Women in Trades is leading an effort to improve health and safety for women on construction worksites.
Earlier this month, SB 3465, passed out of the Senate Labor Committee. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Graciela Guzman (D-20), mandates that construction sites in Illinois provide dedicated facilities, menstrual products and private lactation spaces for workers who need them.
The bill seeks to establish clear, enforceable standards that ensure women and gender-diverse workers have access to necessary space and resources, promoting health and safety and creating inclusive job sites.
Learn more about SB 3465 and ask your legislator support the bill: cwit.org/menstruation-and-lactation-support-on-construction-sites/
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Last day to RSVP for Chicago Women in Trades open house!
Join them for an in-person Women in Construction Week information session to learn about the free pre-apprenticeship training opportunities, hear firsthand from tradeswomen about their experiences in the industry, connect with fellow future CWIT students and enjoy light refreshments.
🗓️ Wednesday, March 4
🕛 4-6 p.m.
📍Chicago Women in Trades HQ: 2444 W. 16th St., Chicago, Illinois 60608
RSVP today, March 2, 2026, by contacting Ca'Ron King at [email protected]
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We love seeing our executive board members being honored in their communities. Earlier this week, SEIU 73 President Dian Palmer was awarded the "Warrior For Working Families" Award by the Palos Township Democratic Organization. Join us in congratulating her! #1u
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Powerful new union organization is birthed in Decatur
Powerful new union organization is birthed in Decatur
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The Mid-Illinois Labor Council covers Macon, Piatt, Moultrie, Shelby and Effingham counties and has more than 10,000 members.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
On Sunday, Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen joined the IL Climate Works pre-apprenticeship cohort to celebrate their graduation at UA Local 149. Congratulations to all the recent graduates who are now on the path to enter a union apprenticeship program and begin a lifelong career. #1u
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We swore in new officers at two labor council's this week! Congratulations to everyone at the Mid Illinois Labor Council and Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council! Together we're modernizing the movement. #1u
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Illinois AFL-CIO Remembers Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson
The Illinois labor movement mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in Illinois and Chicago politics whose lifelong commitment to the labor and civil rights movements leaves an enduring legacy. Throughout his life, Rev. Jackson fought tirelessly for working people in Chicago, across Illinois, and throughout the country. He walked picket […]
East Central Illinois AFL-CIO “Modernizes the Movement”
Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney Swears In Nine New Officers Champaign, IL – Last night, Champaign resident and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney swore in the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO’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 […]
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 […]