Illinois AFL-CIO

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_campaigns…

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

#ThrowbackThursday to a vintage Chicago Women's Labor History poster. While the exact date is unknown, the message still rings true -- union conditions mean human conditions. #UnionStrong #1u

IL AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer and Champaign resident Pat Devaney took his son Marty to vote for the first time. Who did you help get to the polls today? If you haven't voted yet, you still have two hours left until the polls close at 7. #LaborVotes #ElectionDay

AI should deliver progress for workers, not just profits for big tech CEOs. Working people are coming together at the Workers First AI Summit to make sure our rights, jobs and freedoms are protected so we can actually benefit from emerging AI tech.

I was honored to address members of the National Association of Postal Supervisors at their Legislative Conference in DC today! I talked about my work as co-chair of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus and shared how I’m fighting back against postal privatization, working to protect postal employees, and standing up for on-time rural delivery.

It's Election Day. What is your plan to vote? ➡️ Polls are open from 6am to 7pm ➡️ Not registered? That's ok! Register at the polls. ➡️ Need to find your polling place? Click here: ova.elections.il.gov/pollingplacelo… Ready, Set, Vote. #ElectionDay #LaborVotes #1u

Home care workers are vital to ensure that seniors and folks with disabilities can stay in their homes and live with dignity – their wages should reflect that. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of legislation to guarantee minimum wage and overtime protections for home care workers!

If CBS wants 24/7 coverage on their streaming service, the writers, producers, graphic artists and editors who make CBS news happen need 24/7 union protections. @WGAEast members are ready to strike. Tell CBS executives to do right by their workers! actionnetwork.org/letters/stand-…

Election Day is tomorrow. Are you voting? ➡️ Find your polling place: ow.ly/2QW650YrVxW ➡️ Review IL AFL-CIO endorsed candidates: ow.ly/an2f50YrVy0 ➡️ Make a plan to vote ➡️ Encourage your friends, family and neighbors to vote #LaborVotes #ElectionDay #1u

The Chicago Stars are hosting a Union Night on March 25th at 7pm. If you're a union member, follow the link to buy 50% off tickets to the match. Let's support our union sisters in women's sports and enjoy a great game! 👇👇⚽ ⚽ gofevo.com/event/2026Unio…

IL AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney stopped by the IBEW 601 hall in Champaign to meet with Journeyworker Cara Siegel and 2nd year apprentice, Kendall Townsend, to learn how we can continue to recruit and retain more women in the trades. #UnionStrong #1u

What's scarier than Friday the 13th? Not having a plan to vote on Election Day this Tuesday! Find your IL AFL-CIO endorsed candidates here: ilaflcio.org/wp-content/upl… #UnionStrong #1u #LaborVotes

#ThrowbackThursday to March 2019 when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra went on strike over pension and salary concerns. Conductor Riccardo Muti joined his striking colleagues saying, “I am with the musicians.” Union members voted in late April 2019 to ratify their contract. #1u

The Chicago Stars are hosting a Union Night on March 25th at 7pm. If you're a union member, follow the link to buy 50% off tickets to the match. Let's support our union sisters in women's sports and enjoy a great game! 👇👇⚽ ⚽ ow.ly/7ZsZ50YrrLH

I’m proud to receive a 💯on the @ActiveRetirees legislative scorecard! Whether it's advocating for the Older Americans Act or fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare, I’ll always work to ensure our seniors can thrive during their golden years.

Early voting is underway! CTU's Jackson Potter was out today to cast his ballot. Don't wait until Election Day to vote when you can do it today. Find your early voting site here: elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegis… #1u #Vote #twill

8 days until Election Day! Are you ready to knock on some doors this GOTV weekend? On Friday, we will be out with Senator Elizabeth Warren to let voters know why we need a strong leader like Daniel Biss in Congress. Register here: ow.ly/ycT050YrsQ2 #IL9 #GOTV #twill

It's Women in Construction Week, and these operating engineers remind us that women don't just break glass ceilings; they running the heavy equipment to build them. Women aren't waiting for a seat at the table. They're building it. #WomenInConstruction #UnionStrong #1u

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski joined America's Workforce Podcast to discuss her journey in the labor movement and her fight to keep Granite City Works open in the Metro East. Listen here: ow.ly/zG9M50YoPZk