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Press Releases

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…
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Illinois AFL-CIO Honors IDOL Director, Two General Assembly Members At “Labor Salutes” Award Ceremony

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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…
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Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council Swears in New Leadership

Springfield, IL – Last night, Illinois AFL-CIO President and Springfield resident Tim Drea swore in 12 new officers of the Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council, who affirmed their commitment to advocating for union…
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Illinois AFL-CIO Remembers Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Illinois labor movement mourns the passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in Illinois and Chicago politics whose lifelong commitment to the labor and civil rights movements leaves an enduring legacy. Throughout his life, Rev.…
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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,…
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Illinois AFL-CIO Issues Political Endorsements for 2026 Primary Election

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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.…
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Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor Host U.S. Senate Forum for Union Members

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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.…
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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,…
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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on the Passing of Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association

Springfield - Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO released the following statement from President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney on the passing of IEA President Al Llorens: “On behalf of the Illinois AFL-CIO and hundreds of thousands…
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