Labor News

✊@chicagolabor's President Bob Reiter &=and Secretary-Treasurer Don Villar were unanimously reelected to serve a 3rd consecutive term beginning July 1, 2026. CFL leadership continues fighting for working families and strengthening Union solidarity. #CFL #ChicagoLabor #LaborNews

The Labor News mourns Ironworker Local 63 member Thomas Barcy who tragically died in a worksite accident April 30 on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus. Donate here: gofundme.com/.../support-fo…... #Ironworkers #ThomasBarcy #LaborNews

After 4 weeks on strike, 300+ IL State University workers represented by AFSCME Local 1110 are heading back to work with a new 5-year contract approved by more than 95% of voting members. #AFSCME #LaborNews #Solidarity #LaborNews

CISCO awarded Related Midwest its Excellence in Business Award for its commitment to Union construction, workforce inclusion, community investment, and transformative developments across Chicago. #ExcellenceInBusiness #ChicagoConstruction #BuildingTrades #LaborNews

The ECA of Chicago elected Kendra Dinkins as its new president — the 1st woman and 1st Black president in the organization’s history. For more than 4 decades, lawyers at @GWCLawChicago fight for rights of personal injury victims in Illinois #ECA #WomenInConstruction #LaborNews

🏀✊ The @WNBA and Women’s National Basketball Players Association reached a groundbreaking new 7-YR Collective Bargaining Agreement to dramatically increase player salaries, improve benefits, expand revenue sharing & enhance working conditions across the league. #WNBA #LaborNews

@Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien joined workers in D.C. urging Congress to support Faster Labor Contracts Act. @MidAmCarpenters win work back for skilled trades workers in Arlington Heights, IL. #Teamsters #MACRC #LaborNews

Members of @IUBAC ADC 1 of IL and @RoofersLocal11 volunteered their skilled Labor to help restore and protect @BlacksInGreen Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley House in Chicago for future generations. #UnionStrong #BlackHistory #ChicagoLabor

You still have 1 hour left to donate to Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for @SO_Illinois at participating Dunkin’ stores. I got mine in North Aurora! #CopOnTop #LaborNews

🚒 @chicagolabor stood alongside @Local3766 & community supporters demanding safer conditions for firefighters & residents. Local 3766 members are raising concerns over damaged equipment, leadership accountability & public safety in Dolton. #UnionStrong #IAFF #Dolton #LaborNews

DONUT 🍩 miss your chance to support athletes for @SO_Illinois THIS Friday, May 15, from 5 a.m. to noon at participating Dunkin’ locations for their Cop on a Rooftop! support.soill.org/campaign/2026-… #CopOnARooftop #SpecailOlympics #LaborNews

@AFSCME Local 1275 stood united & fought against bus service. In March, school board rejected the proposal. A true Chicago Labor legend. @LIUNA Local 4 recently honored Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Paul Connolly w/Lifetime Achievement. #AFSCME #LIUNA #LaborNews

On National Skilled Trades Day, the Labor News proudly recognizes the hardworking men and women of the Union construction trades who build, power, connect, and strengthen our communities every single day. #NationalSkilledTradesDay #UnionStrong #LaborNews

Tensions rise in as @Teamsters710 members move to a potential strike against Breakthru Beverage Group. After negotiations ended April 16, company issued a “last, best & final” offer the Union committee does NOT support & IBT will not approve. #UnionStrong #Teamsters #LaborNews

STRIKE ALERT: 100+ members of @Teamsters727 went on strike at Brookfield Zoo Chicago at 5 a.m., May 4, citing multiple ULP charges. Animal care specialists are expected to join once an essential care plan is finalized. shorturl.at/gK30u

Chicago nurses take a historic step. Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center filed for a Union election with National Nurses Organizing Committee — the largest healthcare filing of its kind in Chicago. #UnionStrong #ChicagoLabor

@Local150 hosted a Labor Breakfast April 13 for Special Children's Charities & raised $55,000 to support its mission. @WisconsinVision supports Union families w/quality eye exams, stylish glasses & contact lenses eyeboutique.com #EyeBoutique #LaborNews #GiveBack #Local150

May 1 @ 9 am join @ILLaborHistory for May Day Plaque Dedication at Haymarket Memorial. Pay tribute to those who fought for workers rights & foundation of Labor movement. Remember, reflect & stand in solidarity w/workers past & present #MayDay #UnionStrong #LaborHistory #LaborNews

💙Safe work is a right - not a privilege. Workers' Memorial Day brings together workers and their representatives from all over the world to remember workers who have been killed, seriously injured or made ill while doing their jobs. #WorkersMemorialDay #WMD #LaborNews

⚽️ The proposed @ChicagoFire stadium at @The78Chicago isn’t just a game-changer for soccer — it’s a major win for Union contractors and subcontractors across the region. #UnionStrong #The78 #ChicagoFireFC #LaborNews