Illinois AFL-CIO

Earlier this month, the IAM Mechanics Local 701 Technician Training Center concluded Apprenticeship Week 2026 by graduating 29 technicians who successfully completed the program. These individuals will go on to become mechanics on our aircrafts, cars, trains and more. #1u

The Trump administration’s Department of Labor just officially prevented millions of working people from getting overtime pay. Yet again, this admin sided with corporate greed over workers. ow.ly/B7PW50Z1eNy

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. reuters.com/legal/governme…

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.

"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

This May Day, the Illinois Labor movement is standing with AFSCME Local 1110 on strike at ISU. Today is day 24 of their struggle, but the members remain united and determined. Please consider making a donation to their strike fund in solidarity: spotfund.com/.../3d4789ec-2…...

Are YOU interested in learning about how to form a union? On 5/23, the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO will host a workshop so you can learn how to take the steps to form a union in your community. 👉 Sign up via the link or the QR code: go.illinois.edu/FormAUnion

April 28 marks 50+ years since the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) guaranteed every worker the right to a safe job. Yet workplace fatalities are rising. It’s time to fully fund OSHA and make safety a real priority. #WMD2026

World Jazz Day at the Chicago Cultural Center 🎷 Union musicians. Union members in the audience. A union-built ballroom. A backdrop of the Chicago skyline built by union labor. Chicago is a union town—and Illinois is the best state to be a worker. #UnionStrong #ArtIsLabor

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.

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.

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.

Wrapping up NABTU's Legislative Conference in D.C. when IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney ran into U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. #UnionStrong #NABTU2026

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.

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.

IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea joined Illinois State University’s unionized buildings, grounds and dining services on the picket line today. Workers have had over 30 bargains sessions and have been fighting for a contract since June. It's time for a #FairContract NOW. #1u

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 ✊ doggett.house.gov/media/press-re…

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!”

Are YOU interested in learning about how to form a union? On 5/23, the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO will host a workshop so you can learn how to take the steps to form a union in your community. 👉 Sign up via the link or the QR code: go.illinois.edu/FormAUnion

Happy Easter to all our union siblings in Illinois. Wishing you solidarity—today and every day. ✊