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Press Releases

March Newsletter – Fighting like hell for Illinois’ working families

Dear friends: We have heard from many of you trying to comprehend the news at the federal level and its impact on everyday, Illinois working people. In Springfield, we are working diligently to pass pro-worker legislation and build power…
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Illinois AFL-CIO Honors U.S. Congress, General Assembly Members At Labor Salutes Award Ceremony

[Springfield] -- The Illinois AFL-CIO honored three Illinois General Assembly members for their outstanding contributions to working Illinoisans at the organization’s annual “Labor Salutes” awards ceremony. “lllinois is lucky to have…
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February Newsletter – The future of the labor movement is in our hands

Dear friends: Working people are under attack nationwide, and Illinois is not immune from the Trump administration's harmful actions. In the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed an all-out assault on government workers and critical resources…
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