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We’re thrilled to share that Hire 360 Executive Director, Jay Rowell, has been named one of Crain’s Notable Leaders in Philanthropy for 2025!
Since launching HIRE360 in 2020, Jay has helped drive major investments in workforce development, establish strategic partnerships, and led the creation of a 54,000-square-foot Training & Business Development Center.
Under his leadership, Illinois labor has expanded career pipelines, strengthened small business access to capital, and built partnerships that uplift entire communities.
Congratulations Jay, your vision and commitment continue to move our mission forward!
#HIRE360 #NotableLeaders #WorkforceDevelopment #ChicagoLeadership #CrainsChicagoBusiness #PhilanthropyInAction
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Thanks to all who joined our annual golf outing earlier this week! Together, we raised important funds for the future of organized labor that will allow us to engage and educate union members about the importance of political action to protect + expand workers' rights.
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"Rebb and her husband have tabled plans to buy a new house because of the uncertainty surrounding her job, she said. Some of her co-workers are talking about finding other work."
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We're proud to see our friends at the CFL, SEIU, and ICIRR holding a citizenship workshop for union members and their families, helping permanent residents identify a pathway to citizenship. Big shout out to Brenda at SEIU HCII, the team at the CFL, and ICIRR for their leadership and countless hours they put into organizing this critical workshop. That's the power of a union.
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Job Corps is a lifeline for many workers to get into a good, union job. With the recent closure, Bricklayers DC 1 welcomed 5 displaced Job Corps students into their Brick apprenticeship program already in progress.
Tell Congress to save job corps: bit.ly/3HrOH2b
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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s Retirement
“The daughter of immigrant parents, Jan Schakowsky is the product of America’s promise. After obtaining a degree in elementary education from the University of Illinois, she dedicated her life to helping others, first as the program director for Illinois Public Action, and then as the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens Executive Director. Recognizing that […]
Workers’ Memorial Day Recap – Protect Worker Safety, Pass SB1976
This past Monday, throughout the state of Illinois, Central Labor Councils honored workers who have lost their lives on the jobsite. Workers’ Memorial Day commemorates the effective date of OSHA, which promised every worker the right to a safe job. But our hard-earned workplace safety rights are in danger, as elected leaders threaten to cut […]
April Newsletter – Honoring the workers who have lost their lives on the job
Dear friends: Today is Workers’ Memorial Day. Each year, more than 5,000 workers die from job injuries and 135,000 more from occupational diseases. That’s nearly 340 workers every single day. Across Illinois today, working families will gather to honor the fallen and renew the fight for safe jobs. This Workers’ Memorial Day, we also honor […]
Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Senator Dick Durbin’s Retirement
Springfield – Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Tim Drea in response to Senator Durbin’s announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: “Throughout his more than 40 years of public service, Sen. Durbin has been an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and […]