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 of union members across the state, we want to express our profound sorrow at the passing of our friend, Al Llorens. Al was a devoted unionist, a tireless champion for his members, and a passionate advocate for public education everywhere. He was also a kind, principled man who lifted up everyone around him. Our hearts are with Al’s family, his friends, the people he served, and the entire IEA community.”