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The DePaul Labor Education Center has an outsized footprint across Chicagoland and beyond, delivering leadership certificates, advanced bargaining education and intergenerational programming designed to build long-term worker power.
Listen to Jessica Cook-Qurayshi discuss her vision for the center and why intergenerational labor education is central to our labor movement's future: awf.labortools.com/listen/depaul-labor-education-center-union-leadership-youth-programs
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UIC architecture students toured the Illinois Masonry Institute for a hands on workshop!
Students gained hands-on experience with bricklaying fundamentals, giving architects fresh inspiration and demonstrating how masonry can be used to create truly one-of-a-kind building designs. Connecting the classroom to the worksite helps build a stronger future for our labor movement. #1u
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We love our labor movement and wish each and every one of you a happy, #unionmade Valentine's Day. #UnionStrong #1u
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Early voting is underway and the final day to register online to vote is around the corner. What's your plan to vote in the March 2026 primary election? See the full list of IL AFL-CIO endorsements here: ow.ly/ZXfJ50YbWXY
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Illinois House of Representatives Leader Kam Buckner joined the crew at Hire360 Chicago to learn how the program is changing lives. We met with Hire360 graduate Ryan, now a union contractor, to learn exactly how the program is creating jobs in our communities and bringing together the largest construction unions, general contractors, and developers to create opportunities in construction for everyone. #1u
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Audrey Wilton is a union iron worker, leader, and a Mom. In a mostly a male-dominated field, Audrey is showing women and other single Mom's that the trades offer a pathway for a rewarding career and pathway to the middle class. Full article here: www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com/articles/audrey-wilton-ironworker-mother-and-leader/
#TradeswomenThursday #1u
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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 […]
Democratic Senate Candidate Forum