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A stellar center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, Curt Flood made history not just with his glove and bat, but by fighting for labor rights. Flood bravely challenged Major League Baseball's reserve clause in 1975 at the U.S. Supreme Court. This was pivotal in expanding labor rights for professional athletes through the usage of free agency.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CurtFlood #MLBHistory #ThrowbackThursday
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Join us for Labor Salutes in Springfield on 2/25 to honor Rep. Marty Moylan, IDOL Director Jane Flanagan and Sen. Doris Turner. These three outstanding leaders are pillars in our Illinois labor movement and we're excited to celebrate their hard work. #1u #twill #LaborSalutes #UnionStrong
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We love seeing our elected officials on the ground and meeting with union members. Congresswoman Budzinski visited Springfield to meet with local labor leaders and union members, including Nick Yelverton, President of the Springfield and Central IL Trades and Labor Council. #1u
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In Illinois, we are lucky to have a strong number of union members serving in the General Assembly. Lakesia Collins from SEIU Healthcare is one of those legislators. #UnionStrong #1u #twill
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The renowned labor leader Bayard Rustin once said, “To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true.” And we know our truth. We stand firm in our commitment to fighting for all workers and know that labor rights are civil rights. #BlackHistoryMonth #1u
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Richard Shavzin, IL AFL-CIO VP and 1st VP of SAG-AFTRA Chicago, joined America's Workforce Podcast to discuss how AI is shaping the future for union performers and creatives. Full broadcast here: ow.ly/wMgL50Y207W
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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 […]
Democratic Senate Candidate Forum
Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Retirement of Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García
Chicago, IL – Today IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s retirement from U.S. Congress: A first-generation Mexican American and proud, longtime union member, U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García embodies the promise of America. The son of two Teamsters and a union member himself, Chuy has always […]