Don Villar

On Nov. 7, our own Don Villar was honored with the Rerum Novarum award from University of Saint Mary of the Lake! Don lives his faith every day, fighting for dignity, respect, the right to organize, and to a living wage! Join us in saying: Congratulations Don! Well Deserved!

SMART military spotlight: Jose Rodriguez served as an aircraft mechanic on UH and AH helicopters in the United States Army. Now, he’s building our nation as a member of Local 359 in Phoenix, Ariz. Thank you for your lifetime of service!

Press run continues. Got some national media next week 🫡💯. Chicago having my back is the greatest feeling ever

Union strong 💪

NEW: A majority of the 1,000 auto workers at the car battery park Blue Oval in Glendale, Kentucky, have signed union cards to join the @UAW @Lfelizleon reports: labornotes.org/2024/11/kentuc…

This is the tweet!! When We Fight, We Win!!👩🏾‍🔬🍎

#LIUNA Apprenticeship offers a pathway into the middle class, setting you up for a career in construction with great pay, benefits, and a comfortable retirement! Find out more about our apprenticeship programs here: liunatraining.org/careers-and-ap… #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2024

Good News in Chicago!!!! The @CTGuild won its first contract from Alden Global Capital after six years of bargaining! The new contract secures substantial economic gains and 21st-century workplace protections for members as they continue to keep Chicago informed and accountable.

CFL Secretary-Treasurer @DonVillar will be giving the keynote address, and @IUOELocal399 Business Representative Jesus Ramirez and @ChiWomenNTrades will be honored! Purchase tickets here: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_event… 2/2

The National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO and the United States Postal Service have reached tentative agreement on a new collective-bargaining agreement for city letter carriers. In accordance with Article 16 of the NALC Constitution, the agreement will be subject to ratification by a mail referendum vote by eligible NALC members. “After almost 20 months of tireless negotiations, we are pleased to reach a fair agreement that rewards our members for their contributions to the Postal Service and their service to the American people,” NALC President @BrianRenfroe19 said. “The NALC Executive Council will meet tomorrow, Oct. 19, to discuss the tentative agreement. All details of the agreement and upcoming informational rap sessions for branch leaders will be made available at that time.”

Darrin Kelly, President of the @AlleghenyLabor Council, fired up the crowd during Saturday’s canvass. He knows what’s at stake. Union members know what’s at stake. Pennsylvania knows what’s at stake. Let’s get to work!

Strikers take care of each other on the picket line by bringing food for their co-workers. Hotel workers are the OGs when int comes to showing hospitality! ❤️

Trump's attack on overtime pay is just another way he's siding with corporate greed over hardworking Americans. Workers see through the lies and aren’t buying his BS anymore— and we’re fighting back.

Proud of the courage and solidarity shown by @IAM751 and W24 members at Boeing! We’re regrouping, strategizing, and fighting for a brighter future. Together, we rise. #OurFutureOurFight goiam.org/news/iam-union…

Pullman made the list ... I think Eugene Debs would be pleased :-) 10 Things To Do in Chicago That Aren't Taking Pictures at the Bean—and Don't Involve Giving Money to Large Corporations - In These Times

Lots of excitement as the @DemConvention opens up in Chicago!

"Chicago is the hometown of the American Labor Movement, and this DNC is union strong," said [⁦@chicagolabor⁩] President Bob Reiter. cbsnews.com/news/democrati…

STRIKE ALERT ‼️ Today, @ThompsonChicago banquet department workers voted to authorize a strike. These workers have been without a union contract for over a year. A strike could be called at anytime. #chicago #1u

I cover City Hall for the Chicago Tribune. Our owner wants to replace my work with AI. But AI doesn’t possess the human connection or understanding of the complicated labyrinth of Chicago politics to hold officials accountable. I refuse. @CTGuild

The Teamsters Union commends Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing the Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act into law. The legislation bans mandatory attendance at captive audience meetings, which is a key state legislative priority for the Teamsters. In the last two years, seven Teamsters-backed bills to ban captive audience meetings have been signed into law. "This victory happened because of a grassroots lobbying campaign by and for rank-and-file union members in our state, and the Teamsters were the frontline of that battle," said Thomas W. Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25.