Tag: Illinois AFL-CIO
Illinois AFL-CIO’s annual Labor Salutes Awards recognize lawmakers for their support...
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Springfield, IL — The human rights activism and pro-Labor spirit of the late Metro East union leader Margaret Blackshere remains a driving...
Illinois AFL-CIO political endorsements for March 19 primary
Chicago, IL – Following are the Illinois AFL-CIO endorsed candidates for the March 19 primary election. Italics indicate an incumbent. An asterisk (*) indicates...
Illinois AFL-CIO political endorsements for March primary
Chicago, IL – The Illinois AFL-CIO has announced its endorsed candidates for the upcoming March primary, following the recommendations of more than 100 delegates...
Illinois joins lengthening list of states outlawing wage theft
Springfield, IL (PAI) — By an overwhelming legislative majority Illinois has joined the lengthening list of states to outlaw wage theft.
The measure, signed by...
Illinois AFL-CIO hires campaign veteran Samantha McClain as chief of staff
Springfield, IL – Samantha McClain has been hired as chief of staff for the Illinois AFL-CIO, working to advance the organization’s strategic vision to...
Illinois unions made significant gains in recently ended legislative session
By ELIZABETH DONALD
Illinois Correspondent
Springfield, IL – Illinois unions made big steps in the recently ended legislative session, a statement from Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim...
Frances Orenic takes on role as legislative director at the Illinois...
Springfield, IL – Frances Orenic has been promoted to legislative director at the Illinois AFL-CIO, working to advance the organization’s policy and legislative strategy.
“The...
Illinois AFL-CIO, legislators, worker advocates call for passage of Temp Worker...
Springfield, IL – The Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Workers Collaborative stood with legislators, advocates and workers on Latino Unity Day to urge the passage...
Illinois AFL-CIO salutes legislators for their support of Organized Labor
By ROBERT KELLY
Correspondent
Springfield, IL. — Margaret Blackshere, a Metro East legislative and Labor leader, fought during most of her adult life for women’s rights...
Boisterous crowd supports Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment
Even ‘Mother Jones’ helps fire up the rally; all workers need to step up ‘cause it’s our fight’
By ELIZABETH DONALD
Illinois Correspondent
Collinsville, IL – The...