Labor News

🏆 Congratulations to Bob Morreale, 2026 IALC Man of the Year! As longtime CCA Executive Director, Morreale has championed Union construction and strong Labor-management partnerships. He was honored at IALC’s 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance! #ManOfTheYear #IALC #LaborNews

🎓 Union Strong! @CCCTU_Local1600 reached a tentative agreement with @ChiCityColleges! The deal protects health care costs, provides cost-of-living raises, and explores free developmental education for students. 👏 shorturl.at/AQe4q #UnionStrong #ChicagoLabor #LaborNews

Congrats to @MechLocal701 Terry Kimmel on his retirement! We also congratulate fellow 701 member Ryan Haehnlein on his appt as IAM Midwest Territory Chief of Staff. For 4+ decades @GWCLawChicago fights for rights of personal injury victims in IL gwclaw.com #LaborNews

💪 VICTORY FOR @Teamsters LOCAL 700! 👷‍♂️ After a 16-day strike, 230 Cook County Forest Preserves workers returned Sept. 3, 2026, with a new contract featuring higher wages, improved scheduling, paid lunch provisions & overtime pay! #TeamstersLocal700 #UnionStrong #LaborNews

🏗️ Building Careers, Strengthening Our Industry! @LIUNA Locals 582 and @LaborersOne welcome new members starting careers with Union contractors! Congratulations to these hardworking men and women, and thanks to the contractors creating opportunities! #LIUNA #LaborNews

🏗️ Building opportunity in Chicago! @LIUNA celebrated the Julep West Loop groundbreaking, bringing 380 homes (76 affordable), 740,000 Union labor hours & $69M in Union worker income. LiUNA's first U.S. real estate investment! 💪 #LiUNA #UnionStrong

🚨 Students and teachers deserve clean, safe schools! Blue Island educators are demanding action after reporting mice, flies and unsanitary conditions in District 130 schools following custodial layoffs. 🏫 Clean schools are essential to learning! #BIEA #SafeSchools #LaborNews

135+ golfers hit the links for West Cook Co. Youth Clubs Annual Golf Outing to support WCCYCs mission. @WisconsinVision proudly supports Union families w/quality eye exams, stylish glasses & contact lenses. Book your eye exam today! eyeboutique.com #EyeBoutique #LaborNews

🎓⚡ Congratulations to @IBEW Local 461’s newest Journeyman Electricians! After 5 YRS of hard work & training, graduates celebrated Aug. 28. Business Manager Joel Pyle II encouraged lifelong learning, sa fety& mentoring future electricians. #IBEWLocal461 #UnionStrong #LaborNews

🚨 @teamsters700 demands accountability after 2 Cook Co. Court Service Deputies were held in contempt for following safety protocols. The Union urges Sheriff Tom Dart & Chief Judge Charles Beach to act. Courtroom safety must come first! #TeamstersLocal700 #UnionStrong #LaborNews

📈 Union membership is on the rise! The U.S. added 411,000+ Union members last year, the largest increase since 2008. Illinois added 24,000 members. Strong Unions mean stronger wages, benefits and economic security for working families. 💪 #UnionStrong #LaborNews

✊More than 190 IKEA workers in Joliet represented by @Teamsters Local 179 strike for fair wages, better conditions & job protections. #Teamsters179 For 4+ decades @GWCLawChicago fights for rights of personal injury victims in IL! gwclaw.com #LaborNews

🐀 When Scabby the Rat shows up, there’s a reason! Union members stand together at construction sites to raise awareness about Unfair Labor Practices. Strong Unions fight for fair wages, benefits, safe jobsites & respect for skilled Labor. #ScabbyTheRat #Solidarity #LaborNews

👷‍♂️🔨 Congratulations to @LIUNA Local 582 and @LaborersOne newest members! Through hard work and training, these individuals have secured jobs with signatory Union contractors and are building brighter futures in the construction industry! #LIUNA #UnionStrong #LaborNews

✊ Victory for Open Kitchens @Teamsters! After a 6-week strike, 40 Local 703 members ratified their first contract, securing a 24% wage increase, affordable health care, seniority rights and protections against subcontracting. Solidarity wins! 💪 #Teamsters #Local703 #LaborNews

💪 Union leaders gathered in Chicago for 2026 @smartunionworks Leadership Conference, “Powered by Members, Strengthened by Unity.” Attendees celebrated solidarity, leadership and workforce development — and raised $500K+ to support veterans and mental health! 🇺🇸 #SMART #LaborNews

TOMORROW, Wednesday, Sept. 30 is your FINAL day to apply to be an Apprentice at the Aurora-based @IBEW Local 461's Training Center! Don’t just find a job — build a future! Earn while you learn & build YOUR Union career! shorturl.at/T3Vsd #IBEW461 #UnionStrong #LaborNews

👷‍♀️💪 A new Illinois law aims to make construction jobsites safer and more welcoming for women in the trades. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, new requirements address restroom access, menstrual products and lactation accommodations. #WomenInConstruction #SkilledTrades #LaborNews

The Delivery Protection Act has been introduced in Chicago to protect delivery drivers and city streets while holding Amazon accountable for driver safety and working conditions. Send a letter of support: actionnetwork.org/letters/ch… #DeliveryProtectionAct #Teamsters #LaborNews

Thousands of @AFSCME members gathered in Chicago for the Union’s 47th International Convention, celebrating 90 years of solidarity and progress while honoring retiring President Lee Saunders for his lifetime of service to Labor. 💪 #AFSCME #UnionStrong #LaborNews