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Last month we made clear: lawmakers must deliver on labor's unfinished priorities in the upcoming legislative sessions. That message has been received — and our members are now ready to work for our endorsed candidates.
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“By making it harder and harder for workers to organize and bargain collectively, the rich seized more and more income and wealth, destroying the US middle class."
Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report
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More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequality0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Solidarity turns the American dream into a reality.
How Unions Keep the American Dream Alive for Working Families
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From arriving “poor as hell” to achieving middle-class security, Marcelo Assis’s story shows how union wages, benefits, solidarity, and worker power can transform lives.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We stand with the AFSCME Council 31 members at the Shawnee Correctional Center in their fight for safety on the job!
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We're fighting to organize workers across our state and across our nation!
AFL-CIO sets goal: 2 million more union members
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At the AFL-CIO's 30th national convention in Minneapolis, delegates re-elected leaders and pledged to add 2 million union members by 2032.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Illinois AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for 2026 General Election
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Illinois AFL-CIO today announced its endorsements for the November 2026 general election, backing candidates in federal, state, and judicial races across Illinois. The endorsements were recommended by delegates to the Committee on Political Education (COPE), representing more than 1,500 affiliated unions, and confirmed by the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board. The announcement […]
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 […]