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Karen Suarez-Flint, Secretary-Treasurer of Chicago Federation of Musicians 10-208, talks about what it looks like to build solidarity across the labor movement. Spoiler alert: "You can survive Tiananmen Square, but not a non-union orchestra."
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From airline pilots to zookeepers, there is a place for you in a union.
@SEIU 73's Stacia Scott Kennedy met with the dedicated union stewards of Lincoln Park Zoo who keep Chicago's cherished zoo running and ensure the animals and humans receive the best care possible. #1u
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Addressing the fiscal cliff is the first step in enabling Illinois to expand its public mass transit system to underserved across the Chicago region and downstate, making affordable public transit more equitable. #UnitedWeMove
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We had a great time at the union allies climb night late last month. Great to see members from the @IBEW to the @ChicagoTeachers showing up to support workers in their fight for a fair contract. #1u
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Let's give a warm welcome to our newest staff member, Laddoo, who will serve a our Press Secretary due to his incredible ability so squawk on the record. #AprilFools
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Central Labor Council's are where the action is. The Vermilion County Federation of Labor joined over 100 individuals in Mahomet, IL earlier this month to demand a town hall meeting from Congresswoman Mary Miller. #1u
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February 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 by demonstrating that labor will not sit still while the federal government tries to rob us […]
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 incredible leaders fighting for working families every day,” remarked Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea. “With Trump and Musk’s slash and burn efforts that puts […]
January Newsletter – New Year, New General Assembly
Dear friends: February is underway and we are hard at work in Springfield. The new legislature was sworn in last month, and this past week, returned for the first full week of the 104th General Assembly. On Thursday, we awoke to heartbreaking news when we learned about the Washington D.C. plane crash and lives lost. […]