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Today, President Tim Drea spoke at the AFL-CIO Convention about Union P.O.W.E.R.. You can commit to help protect the vote, organize, win crucial races, engage and mobilize voters right now at: betterinaunion.org/unionpower
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CLC Presidents David Schultz (Springfield & Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council) and Sara Dorner (Rockford United Labor) attending the National AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis, MN.
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Follow the National AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis live here: AFL-CIO Convention General Session and Unity Stage | Day 2, Part 2
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In May, Hire360 celebrated 27 graduates from their Cook County Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program! 🎓👷
These candidates showed up over the course of nine weeks, put in the work, and are now ready to build careers in the union construction trades.
Congratulations to every graduate — we can't wait to see what you build next.
#IllinoisWorks #SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #PreApprenticeship #ConstructionCareers
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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. […]