Illinois AFL-CIO
@ilaflcio.bsky.social
The Illinois AFL-CIO represents nearly 900,000 union members and is the voice of all working families in the state.
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📅 Mark your calendars! Next week from April 29-May 1, we're asking members to take action for one last push to #FixTier2 before the IL General Assembly adjourns its spring session. Keep an eye out for our posts to call or email legislators.
April 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📅 Mark your calendars! Next week from April 29-May 1, we're asking members to take action for one last push to #FixTier2 before the IL General Assembly adjourns its spring session. Keep an eye out for our posts to call or email legislators.
Sen. Durbin is an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and across this country. His career is defined by standing up for working people and the vulnerable. From his roots in East St. Louis to leadership in the Senate, he has reflected the best of us.
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
April 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sen. Durbin is an advocate, a friend and an ally to the working families of Illinois and across this country. His career is defined by standing up for working people and the vulnerable. From his roots in East St. Louis to leadership in the Senate, he has reflected the best of us.
Nexstar and The Hill would rather throw their employees under the bus than stand up to Trump's demand that they lie about his vanity website. Help their union protect press freedom here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ne...
April 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Nexstar and The Hill would rather throw their employees under the bus than stand up to Trump's demand that they lie about his vanity website. Help their union protect press freedom here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ne...
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“Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth… Doing so would be a catastrophic mistake – not just for our environment, but for our workforce, economy, and household energy costs.”
@ilaflcio.bsky.social's Pat Devaney writes in @chicago.suntimes.com ⬇️
@ilaflcio.bsky.social's Pat Devaney writes in @chicago.suntimes.com ⬇️
Eliminating clean energy investments would be a waste
Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth, forcing workers to bear the brunt of political dysfunction in Washington.
chicago.suntimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth… Doing so would be a catastrophic mistake – not just for our environment, but for our workforce, economy, and household energy costs.”
@ilaflcio.bsky.social's Pat Devaney writes in @chicago.suntimes.com ⬇️
@ilaflcio.bsky.social's Pat Devaney writes in @chicago.suntimes.com ⬇️
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Trump's union-busting executive order targeting Federal workers' collective bargaining rights is more than an attack on them -- it's an attack on us all and the government services that millions of Americans rely on. Together with @aflcio.org and all government workers, we will beat this.
March 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Trump's union-busting executive order targeting Federal workers' collective bargaining rights is more than an attack on them -- it's an attack on us all and the government services that millions of Americans rely on. Together with @aflcio.org and all government workers, we will beat this.
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Public transit is not just about moving people from one location to another. It’s about connecting communities, supporting local businesses. #UnitedWeMove
March 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Public transit is not just about moving people from one location to another. It’s about connecting communities, supporting local businesses. #UnitedWeMove
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@ilaflcio.bsky.social Secretary-Treasurer and AFFI President Emeritus Pat Devaney addressing the membership at #AFFILegCon2025
March 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
@ilaflcio.bsky.social Secretary-Treasurer and AFFI President Emeritus Pat Devaney addressing the membership at #AFFILegCon2025
Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov for standing up for working Illinoisans. These cuts would harm millions of hard-working families, including veterans, and gut the services millions of Americans rely on every day. #1u
March 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov for standing up for working Illinoisans. These cuts would harm millions of hard-working families, including veterans, and gut the services millions of Americans rely on every day. #1u
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DOE layoffs are unconstitutional & will face challenges, but even the attempt “exposes [Trump's] reckless disregard for democracy & the rule of law.” -@djmontgomery.bsky.social
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March 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
DOE layoffs are unconstitutional & will face challenges, but even the attempt “exposes [Trump's] reckless disregard for democracy & the rule of law.” -@djmontgomery.bsky.social
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Diverting billions from our children to pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy is a callous decision that short-changes everyone. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's cowardly betrayal of America's children
Diverting billions from our children to pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy short-changes everyone.
www.msnbc.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Diverting billions from our children to pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy is a callous decision that short-changes everyone. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Happy International Women’s Day!
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
March 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Happy International Women’s Day!
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
The precursor to International Women’s Day (National Woman’s Day) was organized by the Ukrainian-born labor activist, suffragist, and author of "The Diary of a Shirtwaist Striker," Theresa Serber Malkiel in New York City on February 28, 1909.
In Illinois, we passed a constitutional amendment to protect workers right to organize and collectively bargain — that should be a fundamental tenant of labor law, not laws that undermine unions and their ability to stand up for workers.
Trump’s candidate for Secretary of Labor Lori M. Chavez-DeRemer in today's confirmation hearing: “The right-to-work is a fundamental tenet of labor laws, where states have a right to choose if they want to be a right-to-work state, and that should be protected.”
February 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In Illinois, we passed a constitutional amendment to protect workers right to organize and collectively bargain — that should be a fundamental tenant of labor law, not laws that undermine unions and their ability to stand up for workers.
Thank you @budzinski.house.gov for including us in this important conversation!
Yesterday, I was in Fairview Heights to hear directly from special education advocates and members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers about how gutting the Department of Education will harm the disability community.
February 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Thank you @budzinski.house.gov for including us in this important conversation!
The dyeing of the Chicago River 💚
February 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The dyeing of the Chicago River 💚
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No unelected, unchecked corporate executive should decide which government agency does or doesn’t exist or who does or doesn’t get paid.
“DOGE” Access to Treasury Payment Systems Raises Serious Risks | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
This primer explains what the Bureau of the Fiscal Service does, how it has traditionally been managed by career civil servants, and the risks posed by tampering with the system.
www.cbpp.org
February 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
No unelected, unchecked corporate executive should decide which government agency does or doesn’t exist or who does or doesn’t get paid.
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President Trump promised to support working people. This is him actively defying that promise and extinguishing their voice.
Whole Foods says Trump’s actions make union win moot
Amazon’s Whole Foods says Trump’s firings that paralyzed a federal labor regulator invalidate a union vote at a Philadelphia store.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
President Trump promised to support working people. This is him actively defying that promise and extinguishing their voice.
United We Move 🚆🚍💪 -- the Labor Coalition for Public Transit's bill prioritizes safety and efficiency so riders reach their destinations faster, ensures secure transit operations, and promotes the fiscal accountability. Transit keeps our economy moving, and must be funded.
A labor-backed coalition announced it would file a bill calling for reforming public transportation finances and governance but stopping short of merging CTA, Metra, Pace, and RTA into a single agency.
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Labor Coalition Announces Public Transit Reform Bill, Calling for Big Changes but Not a Merger
State lawmakers debating the future of Chicago-area transit have a new proposal to mull over, after a labor-backed coalition announced it would file a bill calling for reforming public transportation ...
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February 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
United We Move 🚆🚍💪 -- the Labor Coalition for Public Transit's bill prioritizes safety and efficiency so riders reach their destinations faster, ensures secure transit operations, and promotes the fiscal accountability. Transit keeps our economy moving, and must be funded.
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We stand with our union family at AFGE, and all Federal workers holding the line to protect Americans health and safety. #Solidarity ✊
February 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We stand with our union family at AFGE, and all Federal workers holding the line to protect Americans health and safety. #Solidarity ✊
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For decades, working people have fought for workplace safety and health protections that make their jobs safer. This new executive order puts all of our progress at risk.
This only serves billionaires, not working people. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
This only serves billionaires, not working people. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
For every new rule, Trump tells federal agencies to eliminate 10 old ones
The president's latest order requires federal agencies repeal "at least 10 existing rules" for every new rule created.
www.usatoday.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For decades, working people have fought for workplace safety and health protections that make their jobs safer. This new executive order puts all of our progress at risk.
This only serves billionaires, not working people. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
This only serves billionaires, not working people. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Last night, the AFT held an urgent town hall that covered the alarming changes in federal policies allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers into sensitive locations like schools, healthcare facilities, churches and other social services sites. Watch the recorded webinar here.
Urgent Town Hall: We Protect Kids in an Era of Escalating Immigration Enforcement
Join us for an urgent town hall addressing the alarming changes in federal policies allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers into sensitive locations like schools, healthcare facili...
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January 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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I am going on vacation today but Jorts is on patrol until I get back
I am paying attention. Don’t you worry I am observing and prepared to take action if that is needed. Or screaming
January 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I am going on vacation today but Jorts is on patrol until I get back
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Thank unions it's Friday.
January 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank unions it's Friday.
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We’re thrilled to share breaking news:
The AFL-CIO and @seiu.org are reuniting with a new, long-term effort to make it easier for workers to win a voice on our jobs with our unions.
There’s power in unity!
aflcio.org/press/releas...
The AFL-CIO and @seiu.org are reuniting with a new, long-term effort to make it easier for workers to win a voice on our jobs with our unions.
There’s power in unity!
aflcio.org/press/releas...
January 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’re thrilled to share breaking news:
The AFL-CIO and @seiu.org are reuniting with a new, long-term effort to make it easier for workers to win a voice on our jobs with our unions.
There’s power in unity!
aflcio.org/press/releas...
The AFL-CIO and @seiu.org are reuniting with a new, long-term effort to make it easier for workers to win a voice on our jobs with our unions.
There’s power in unity!
aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Today is the day to make YOUR voice heard about the need to #FixTier2. ☎️Call (938) 800-0430 to demand lawmakers pass the Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🔧🧰 Fix Tier 2🧰🔧
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The Social Security Fairness Act ends penalties that harmed retired public employees and will boost benefits for thousands. We love workers winning a fair retirement🥳🎉
I just watched President Biden sign the Social Security Fairness Act into law! After years of efforts, we have finally restored the benefits our hardworking public servants deserve.
January 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Social Security Fairness Act ends penalties that harmed retired public employees and will boost benefits for thousands. We love workers winning a fair retirement🥳🎉