Arise Chicago

Lesac Corp. and Filter Technology Inc. have settled allegations of unfair labor practices with Arise Chicago, which is supporting former workers for the Illinois-based filter companies, the workers rights group announced Tuesday. chicagotribune.com/2026/04/08/ill…

“Workers over billionaires!” #workersoverbillionaires #MayDay #MayDay2026

“This #MayDay we will be marching. Where we won’t be? in @Target ATT @Starbucks @HomeDepot —The corporations who keep us poor and sick, who kidnap our neighbors and fund a ballroom. They are stealing from us. Corporations: pay what you owe!”

“This year we are demanding to abolish ICE and stop billionaires attacks on workers. We will march on #MayDay for our collective demands and to win justice for all” @icirr

“We call on all elected officials to tax the rich and to end the attacks on workers and immigrants and Trump’s terror” @SEIUhciimk

“As a union of care workers, we show our care in action. We will fight for an economy & society that invests in healthcare and childcare instead war and greed” @SEIUhciimk #MayDay2026

“When we show up together, we send a clear message—that we will defend our communities”Arab American America Network & Anti-Trump agenda #MayDay2026

“As a history teacher, I taught my students that collective movements were how we built these United States. We’ve done this before—from abolitionists to the great migration— we as workers have done this before and we’ll do it again” (summarized) @CTULocal1

“We are organizing this #MayDay because we want people to understand that this country is worth it” @CTULocal1

“Chicago has a long history of worker and immigrant organizing! And @IndivisibleChi is proud to support both this #MayDay!

“This country is hilt on immigrants. And when they are attacked, we’re gonna do something about it” @chicagolabor @BobReiterJr #MayDay2026

“No business model built on taking advantage of workers will stand” @BobReiterJr @chicagolabor #MayDay2026

No matter who is in the White House, we keep organizing & winning! Today we celebrate our members’ NLRB victory! This is the second victory against Filter Tech Inc Lesac who have now had to pay over $220,000 in back pay for unlawful retaliatory firings.

Miembros de Arise, Claudia en porque necesitamos la ley de tiempo familiar médica pagado #Springfield #tiempopagado

In Springfield with sooo may allies to lobby for our Workers Agenda!! Fighting for worker & immigrant rights! ✊

“The racism imbedded in this cruel system is unacceptable. We are in sacred seasons across faiths. There is never a season of incarceration” Rabbi Rachel ICEout #HighlandsREIT

!El 1o de mayo 2026, marchamos! On May 1st, 2026, International Workers Day, we march! #MayDayStrong

“140 years ago, here in Chicago, immigrant workers fought and struck for the 8 hour day. We continue that struggle today. Kristi Noem was fired because of collective action. We know it takes collective action to win” Jorge Mújica #MayDay #MayDay2026

“We invite all—immigrants and non-immigrants. For no one is an immigrant on stolen land! The people are tired of accepting the violation of our rights it’s time to take to the streets and demand our rights! Join us this #MayDay!”

“We know when we march it is holy ground. As faith leaders, we walk with you. We walk with Alex, Rene, Silverio, carpenters, flower vendors, all workers. We march because we are part of us, we are part of you. Walk with us!” Fr. Brendan Curran #MayDay2026