Illinois AFL-CIO
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The Illinois AFL-CIO represents nearly 900,000 union members and is the voice of all working families in the state.
Illinois
Joined August 2014
Illinois has an open Senate seat and we're hosting a forum so union members can learn where the candidates stand on the issues that impact working families. 🗓️ Thursday, 11/13 📍 IBEW 134, 2722 S. King Dr. Tickets: https://t.co/hA0wX74tYj Live Stream: https://t.co/IYH5ofGyTJ
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ICYMI: Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney joined Patrick Pfingston to discuss energy legislation passed through the General Assembly last week and the difficult task of reforming "Tier 2" pensions for state workers. Tune in here: https://t.co/YX7uQ70aop
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42 million people – including veterans and kids – will go hungry because the Trump admin says they’ll only pay partial SNAP benefits this month. Meanwhile, billionaire CEOs get richer by the hour. Tell the admin and Congress: put working people first! https://t.co/XdwkBIgEsY
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Proud to see our friend and local 63 iron worker Paul Goodrich featured by @laborontheline!
Chicago's working class is standing united against Trump's attacks on our communities from ICE raids to healthcare and transit cuts. Ironworkers in Chicago won't stand for this, and join with working people across the city to flex our power and stop the attacks.
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Coming up with @pfingstenshow from 3-6p: -3:38pm: @PetrellaReports on veto fallout -4:10pm: Pat Devaney of @ILAFLCIO on energy & pensions -5:38pm: @BillWelt of the SJR on the PORTA football controversy 🔊97.7 FM, 970 AM, or online at
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Trick or treat! Making a last minute candy run? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! Check out the full list at https://t.co/LPF1JCjXWo.
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Federal workers have worked without pay for a month. Rent and other bills are due. Insurance costs are about to double. Construction jobs are being cut. President Trump: stop inflicting pain on workers. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first.
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"Transit workers and riders deserve stability. That’s why I’m calling on the Regional Transportation Authority and Illinois lawmakers to pass comprehensive transit reform that includes both revenue and reform." - Leo Wong, #IBEW Local 9
chicagotribune.com
I know how much our region depends on public transit — and how much is at stake if we let it fail.
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It's the last day for the Illinois General Assembly to pass transit reform and funding. We've heard about ghost buses, but now the grim reaper lurking on the edge of the fiscal cliff. Tell legislators to keep transit alive and off the reaper's list: https://t.co/PPzFneCNV3
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The Illinois House just approved an omnibus energy bill aimed at jumpstarting battery storage projects for power generated by wind and solar. It also lifts the state's moratorium on construction of large-scale nuclear power plants. Goes to the Senate. #twill
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TOMORROW: Starbucks Workers United is having a practice picket in Rockford. Join them on the picket line and tell Starbucks it's time for a fair contract. 📍3001 N. Perryville, Rockford, IL 🗓️ Thursday October 30th 🕡 2PM
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The transit fiscal cliff doesn’t just affect city riders — it impacts everyone in Northern Illinois. Transit connects our communities, jobs, and families. Check out @RepMBC's Daily Herald op-ed on why funding and reform are essential: https://t.co/BsQ8F8nDXQ
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The grave news: the transit fiscal cliff is coming for CTA, Metra, and Pace. The good news: the Illinois General Assembly can avert a crisis, fix and fund transit. Email your legislators because we've got one day left to pass a bill: https://t.co/PPzFneCNV3
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Workers and riders agree: safer, smarter, transit is what people want, and the bill to make that happen is on the table in Springfield. The time is NOW to deliver for Illinois. Pass public transit funding and reform! https://t.co/PPzFneCNV3
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.@chicagolabor President @BobReiterJr is offering testimony at today’s hearing about the Trump Administration’s attacks on Chicago working families #Twill
Join me LIVE for a press conference outlining the findings of our shadow hearing in Chicago on Trump’s unlawful immigration actions.
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SNAP is running out of money. As early as November 1, millions of Americans, including veterans, will lose their food assistance. Working people, seniors and kids across the country will go hungry because of the Trump shutdown. https://t.co/zAHI97tyhZ
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We have the ability to transform our public transit system into the model of efficiency, safety, and reliability for the whole nation. The Illinois General Assembly needs to act now, for the good of all Illinoisans! https://t.co/PPzFneCNV3
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My @TheIronworkers brother Eric Dean has been an incredible partner in helping build worker power. For over 40 years, he’s fought for iron workers and working families everywhere. Thank you for your service to America’s unions and congrats on your upcoming retirement!
For more than 4 decades, @TheIronworkers President Eric Dean has fought tirelessly for all workers who build our country, strengthening their power. America’s unions congratulate him on his well-earned retirement, and thank him for his dedicated service to our labor movement.
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Working families are making it clear: they don’t want to see their health insurance costs double. Congress MUST permanently extend the ACA tax credits. Tell Congress: fund the government, fix the health care crisis and put working people first. https://t.co/QFoJAe8MIw
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Federal workers keep America’s national parks beautiful. Threatening to fire thousands of those workers will destroy these national treasures and leave working families—who are already hurting from the government shutdown—scrambling to pay their bills.
govexec.com
The newly revealed details lay out only a portion of the total expected RIFs.
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