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We're. two weeks away from our annual Labor Salutes award ceremony in Springfield on 2/25. This year we are honoring 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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#waybackwednesday to 1972 when the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) held their founding convention in Chicago. More than 1,200 African American union leaders and rank and file activists, drawn from 37 different national and international unions, met to discuss the role of Black trade unionists in the U.S. labor movement. Today, the coalition holds strong with 42 chapters and works to achieve economic, political and social justice for every American. #1u #blacktradeunionists #UnionStrong
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Early voting is underway across Illinois and begins in Cook County on Thursday! Visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website to find the exact date early voting starts in your community: ow.ly/WWPC50Y9AJS
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#SuperBowlSunday is more than just a game—it's a celebration of union pride! From the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) athletes on the field to the dedicated broadcast crews, stadium staff, and countless workers behind the scenes, union members make the magic happen. Show your support for working families by choosing union-made snacks and drinks for your Super Bowl party. Let’s make every touchdown a win for the labor movement! 🏈✊
Find your union-made party essentials here: aflcio.org/SuperBowl
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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 […]