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Our annual Labor Salutes reception is coming up on Wednesday, February 25 from 5-7pm. Join us in Springfield as we honor former State Representative Marty Moylan; Illinois Department of Labor Director, Jane Flanagan; and State Senator Doris Turner. #1u
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The labor movement knows no borders. While NYC nurses are on one of the largest strikes in our lifetime, CTU members bonded together to send a message to tell NYSNA nurses that the Illinois labor movement has their back. #1u #NYSNAStrong #patientsbeforeprofits
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Lynn LaPlante, union member and candidate for State Rep. (42nd District), was out knocking on doors and meeting with voters in subzero temperatures. Listen to LaPlante discuss her IL AFL-CIO endorsement and why she's running for office: ow.ly/RAAB50Y1ZbP
#1u #twill
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We loved seeing so many of our Illinois leaders at the MLK Jr. Civil and Human Rights conference in Baltimore last weekend! Attendees reflected on the work of our great civil rights leaders and discussed how we can use our power to ensure that their sacrifice is honored as we fight for our own future. #1u #UnionStrong #mlkconference
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"Decades ago, strong unions trained generations of workers through on-the-job apprentice programs that provided young workers with job security and benefits. With unions decimated, there are far fewer apprenticeships available, and builders have not filled the void with a robust alternative. Instead, young Americans have increasingly gone to college, moving into white-collar jobs. And among those without a degree, millions fewer are working in manufacturing and construction, and more are working in service and sales jobs."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/upshot/home-construction-roofers-immigration.html
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The Chicago Teachers Union is under investigation by a congressional committee. But let’s be clear: this isn’t about transparency. It’s political retaliation.
CTU is being targeted not for wrongdoing, but for doing what a teachers union should do: fighting for students, standing up for working families, and demanding equity in public education.
They're going after CTU today, but don't be fooled, anyone of our unions could be next.
#HandsOffOurTeachersUnion
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Illinois AFL-CIO Issues Political Endorsements for 2026 Primary Election
Countryside — Today, the Illinois AFL-CIO endorsed candidates for the March 2026 primary election, following the recommendations of more than 100 delegates from across the state at the Committee on Political Education (COPE) meeting in Countryside. Endorsements were confirmed by the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, and include candidates for statewide office, U.S. House, state legislature […]
Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor Host U.S. Senate Forum for Union Members
Union families hear from leading Democratic candidates on labor rights, the future of unions, and working families’ priorities Chicago, IL – Last night, the Illinois AFL-CIO and the Chicago Federation of Labor hosted a Democratic U.S. Senate Forum at IBEW Local 134 in Chicago. Exclusively for union members and their families, the event featured the top three Democratic […]
Democratic Senate Candidate Forum
Illinois AFL-CIO Statement on Retirement of Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García
Chicago, IL – Today IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s retirement from U.S. Congress: A first-generation Mexican American and proud, longtime union member, U.S. Representative Jesús “Chuy” García embodies the promise of America. The son of two Teamsters and a union member himself, Chuy has always […]