The Illinois AFL-CIO represents nearly 900,000 union members and is the voice of all working families in the state.
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Jun 10
Delegates from Illinois attended the @AFLCIO Convention in Minneapolis this week, where many of our leaders shared their wins and struggles with union members from across the country. Together, we are fighting for a future that works for ALL working people. #ItsBetterInAUnion
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Jun 10
@atulocal241 - Chicago, IL, President/Business Agent Keith Hill took the stage at the @AFLCIO Convention for a panel on workplace violence. Hill spoke eloquently about the epidemic of violence on public transit facing our members every day and our Union’s legislative victory in the Illinois legislature to secure better protections for our members across the state. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab
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Through organizing and solidarity, Rockford Casino Workers United has ensured good union jobs uplift their entire community - Rockford United Labor President Sara Dorner highlighted their hard-fought wins today at the @AFLCIO Convention.
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Today, President Tim Drea spoke at the @AFLCIO Convention about Union P.O.W.E.R - take action to protect the vote at betterinaunion.org/unionpowe…
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Organize. Educate. Mobilize. The CFL Organizing Institute is back. Space is limited, so scan the QR code and register today. ✊🏽
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Gas prices have risen 43% nationally in a year and our small businesses are paying the price.
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May 24
Earlier this month, the IAM Mechanics Local 701 Technician Training Center concluded Apprenticeship Week 2026 by graduating 29 technicians who successfully completed the program. These individuals will go on to become mechanics on our aircrafts, cars, trains and more. #1u
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May 22
The Trump administration’s Department of Labor just officially prevented millions of working people from getting overtime pay.
Yet again, this admin sided with corporate greed over workers.
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May 19
The Trump administration knew exactly what it was doing when it killed overtime for millions of workers. They sided with big corporations over people working long hours for no extra pay.
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May 19
While families struggle to afford gas at the pump and care at the doctor’s office, the Trump Administration is using taxpayer dollars to hand out checks to his friends.
That money should be used to make life more affordable for working people – full stop.
May 18
Breaking News: The Justice Dept. announced a $1.8 billion fund to pay President Trump’s allies as part of its settlement with the IRS. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3RNhnYh
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May 14
"A Night in Monte Carlo" ✨ @advocatehealth is throwing a black-tie gala to celebrate 50 years at Good Samaritan Hospital. Champagne, valet parking, and union busting. 🥂
The house always wins – unless we organize. #Cashvocate #UnionStrong #Local399
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This May Day, the Illinois Labor movement is standing with AFSCME Local 1110 on strike at ISU. Today is day 24 of their struggle, but the members remain united and determined. Please consider making a donation to their strike fund in solidarity: spotfund.com/.../3d4789ec-2b…...
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Apr 30
Are YOU interested in learning about how to form a union? On 5/23, the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO will host a workshop so you can learn how to take the steps to form a union in your community.
👉 Sign up via the link or the QR code:
go.illinois.edu/FormAUnion
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Apr 28
April 28 marks 50 years since the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) guaranteed every worker the right to a safe job. Yet workplace fatalities are rising. It’s time to fully fund OSHA and make safety a real priority. #WMD2026
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Apr 27
World Jazz Day at the Chicago Cultural Center 🎷
Union musicians. Union members in the audience. A union-built ballroom. A backdrop of the Chicago skyline built by union labor.
Chicago is a union town—and Illinois is the best state to be a worker. #UnionStrong #ArtIsLabor
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Apr 21
Today, I had the chance to speak on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Barbara Flynn Currie.
As the first woman to serve as Illinois House Majority Leader, she was a true trailblazer.
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Apr 21
There’s no industry and no worker that AI won’t touch. Every job is a technology job now.
At the @NABTU Legislative Conference, it was clear: workers are ready to use their power to make sure their rights and jobs are protected, and every voice is heard at every job site.
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It was my pleasure to join the @ILAFLCIO and the 100,000 hard-working men and women of the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades this morning!
Union labor is the backbone of Illinois & I’m proud to stand with @NABTU as we continue to strive for a better world for our hard-working men and women.
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Apr 21
Wrapping up NABTU's Legislative Conference in D.C. when IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney ran into U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. #UnionStrong #NABTU2026
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Apr 14
Tax Day is tomorrow, working people are getting their paperwork in - and big corporations and billionaires are exploiting every possible loophole to avoid paying their fair share. A fair tax system should reward work and deliver for the people who keep this economy running.
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