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We are so proud to see 6,000 Tradeswomen making their voices heard on the streets of Chicago and across North America. Big shout out to NABTU and TradesFutures for the hard work, commitment and dedication they put into TWBN every year! #1u
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Solidarity is a verb. It requires effort and forging relationships across the labor movement. Today UNITE HERE Local 1 decided to support the 6,000 Tradeswomen visiting Chicago and give them a warm, Illinois welcome!
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Tradeswomen Build Nations arrives in Chicago this weekend! Our union sisters of Central Illinois had a small gathering to get ready -- Ironworkers, Electricians, Laborers, Operators, and Finishers gathered in Peoria to get to know each other.
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It's that time of year again! Our annual Labor and Politics reception is around the corner. Join us on September 24th from 5 to 7PM at Premiere Catering in Countryside. RSVP to [email protected]. We'll see you there!
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IL AFL-CIO's Carolyn Franke joined the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans in Ottawa this weekend to discuss modernizing our state's labor movement. Our labor council's are at the heart of our movement and we're working together to meet the moment.
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Chicago is gearing up for #TradeswomenBuildNations! Ashley Wilkins is a journeyperson Bricklayer and believes in lifting up other Tradeswomen. She's excited to welcome tradeswomen from across the country to Chicago and share the impact joining the trades has had on her life. #1u
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Labor Day 2025 Recap
Throughout the state of Illinois, Central Labor Councils held events to celebrate and honor Labor Day. Labor Day is more than a holiday. It’s a reminder that generations of working people fought for every workplace protection, every step toward fair wages, and every safety standard we enjoy today. And it’s time to remember that those […]
September Newsletter – Illinois is Standing Up for Working Families this Labor Day
Dear friends: Labor Day is approaching, and it is important to remember that this is more than a holiday. It’s a reminder that every workplace protection, every step toward fair wages, and every safety standard we enjoy today was fought for by generations of working people. And it’s a time to remember that those gains […]
Labor Day 2025 – Illinois Labor Sponsored Events
ALTON Aug. 20 & 23 – James Stanley Charity Softball Tournament Location: Gordon Moore Park, Alton, IL on hwy. 140. Contact: B. Dean Webb, 618-259-8558 Aug. 23 – Labor Celebration Parade & Picnic Kids games, food and refreshments Location: Parade starts at Emerick Sports Complex at 1001 N. 6th St., Wood River IL. It will […]
August Newsletter – Unions: The Key to Leveling the Playing Field
Dear friends: Do you know how much more the nation’s top CEOs made compared to their workers last year? Twenty times more? Fifty times more? One hundred times more? Actually, the average S&P 500 CEO made 285 times what the median worker made in 2024, a 7% increase over the prior year with a whopping […]