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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Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Lincoln Park Zoo workers are standing together to fight for a fair contract! They spoke to and flyered hundreds of Zoo guests about what they’re fighting for, including no privatization, job security, and fair pay to keep our Zoo fully staffed and running strong.
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America’s unions honor the memory of all of those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including more than 600 members of our union family whom we continue to mourn today.
The labor movement will continue to stand in solidarity and honor their legacy.
ALT Remembering September 11th | AFL-CIO
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Nurses are organizing for safe staffing, better patient care, and a voice on the job. Prime Healthcare responded by placing six nurses on unpaid leave. We won’t be silenced. Stand with Olympia Fields nurses.
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@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
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Gas prices have risen 43% nationally in a year and our small businesses are paying the price.
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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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Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
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.
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
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
"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
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
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.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
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.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
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.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
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.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
If you work, you owe your thanks to former labor Secretary Frances Perkins – the architect behind the 40-hour workweek, the minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and Social Security.
On her birthday today and every day, America’s unions celebrate her legacy and leadership.
ALT A photo of Frances Perkins standing behind a desk. Credit: Library of Congress.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Safe staffing saves lives.
Thank you, @RepLloydDoggett and @JanSchakowsky, for a career of standing with working people and introducing the Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act to protect the health and safety of care workers and seniors in nursing homes ✊
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Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
AFL-CIO President @LizShuler: “Every single thing we’ve ever won in this country happened because we fought for it. It happened because of days like today. This is the power. We have the power!”
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
One year ago, President Trump ripped union rights away from nearly a million federal workers—one of the most anti-worker actions ever taken by a president of the United States.
We’ll keep using every tool in our toolbox to overturn his union-busting executive order for good.
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Paul Goodrich, a member of @TheIronworkers Local 63 in Chicago joins America’s Work Force to discuss trade pride, labor history, organizing and recovery support in the building trades.
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Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Tom Buffenbarger (Retired @IAM_Union International President) sounds the alarm on U.S. defense capacity. We discuss the skilled labor gap, the need for a real industrial strategy, and the rise of AI in drones.
Full segment here: awf.labortools.com/listen/de…
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Only half of Americans have a passport—and many don’t have the time or money needed to get one.
But the SAVE America Act would require documents like a passport to vote. It’s voter suppression.
Tell your senators: stop the SAVE America Act! act.aflcio.org/call_campaign…
ALT Tell your senators: Don't make voting harder for working people. Call: 844-733-3172
Illinois AFL-CIO retweeted
Can’t wait to bring together America’s unions, policy experts, and philanthropy leaders on March 26 for the Workers First AI Summit to discuss strong AI guardrails that protect our jobs, rights and freedoms.
Learn more: workersfirstai.org/
