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Official Bluesky account for NABET-CWA Local 41.
@nabet-cwa-local-41.bsky.social member Stephen Bourque covering a church fire on #Thanksgiving Day in the Englewood neighborhood of #Chicago. The church was a total loss, but there were no injuries.
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Following Judge Ellis's questioning of DHS officials Monday, Loevy and our co-counsel have filed an amended complaint in our lawsuit, saying DHS forces “have escalated and expanded their suppression of speech and journalism" in the Chicago area.

Follow the link below for more info.
PRESS RELEASE: Press, Religious Leaders, and Demonstrators Seek Preliminary Injunction to Stop Federal Officers from Violating Constitutional Rights in Illinois
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against ICE and CBP over violence against protesters, press file for preliminary injunction.
www.loevy.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Your first amendment rights are protected by a TRO issued by a federal judge, limiting federal agents from dispersing journalists, using riot control weapons on peaceful protesters, or arresting anyone who has not committed a crime.

#illinois #chicago @nabetcwa.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
In a major victory for the #FirstAmendment, U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), preventing federal officers from using unlawful tactics against #protesters, #clergy, and #journalists in #Chicago.

@nabetcwa.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order, Reining in Federal Agents’ Use of Violence, and Protecting First Amendment Rights of Protesters, Clergy, and Press
Loevy & Loevy has a long history of big wins in civil rights, wrongful conviction, and police brutality cases. View multi-million verdicts.
www.loevy.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Attorneys for the plaintiffs [including Local 41] are petitioning a federal court for an emergency order to stop the government’s illegal and brutal suppression of First Amendment rights."

Read more at the link below!

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PRESS RELEASE: Protesters and Members of the Press Challenge First Amendment Violations by Federal Forces at ICE Facility in Broadview, Illinois
Protesters and press ask a federal court to stop the illegal suppression of 1st Amendment rights at the ICE facility in Broadview, IL.
www.loevy.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE
Thursday October 30, 2025
Session 1: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Session 2: 6pm-8pm

Visit www.nabet41.org for more information.
September 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Reminder: The Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest is Saturday, September 6th!

For more information, please check out the graphic below and the official Chicago Labor Day Parade website:

www.chicagolaborparade.com

@nabetcwa.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social @chicagolabor.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our members in #Henderson, #Kentucky were honored with the privilege of leading all unions & non-union floats in the 139th annual #LaborDay Celebration in southwestern #Indiana as the Grand Marshals in this year's parade.

Read more at nabet41.org!

@nabetcwa.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
July 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Several #union leaders and many supporters joined Local 41 members in their continued fight to organize at WEHT/WTVW at a rally this weekend in #Henderson, KY. The rally also supported 7 Local 41 members who were illegally fired for union actions.

Check out the article from Courier & Press below!
Unionized workers with Eyewitness News gather support during rally in Henderson, Kentucky
Union workers with Eyewitness News gather support while calling for Nexstar Media Group to bargain a contract during rally in Henderson, Kentucky.
www.courierpress.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) held a four-day #organizing institute for #union members to better understand and learn methods of organizing new groups.

Local 41 President Stephen Griswold: “I really felt it to be beneficial to better understand the overall process of organizing a new group."
June 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
June 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
John Hart, a fellow Local 41 member, is fighting stage 4 brain and lung cancer. Friends and family have set up a GoFundMe page to help John and his family.

John’s career spans nearly three decades.

Follow the link for more information on John’s battle.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-johnn...
Donate to Help Johnny Hart Fight Brain & Lung Cancer, organized by Dominic Magiera
Hello everyone, my name is Dominic Magiera, and I am reaching out for our f… Dominic Magiera needs your support for Help Johnny Hart Fight Brain & Lung Cancer
www.gofundme.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Employees of WEHT/WTVW #ABC 25 rallied Saturday afternoon at the #Henderson riverfront to show support for the recognition of their #union and for union employees they say were unfairly laid off and fired.

@cwaunion.bsky.social @nabetcwa.bsky.social
WEHT/WTVW employees rally for their union
Employees of WEHT/WTVW ABC 25 rallied Saturday afternoon at the Henderson riverfront to show support for the recognition of their
the-hendersonian.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The election of Vice President- Region 4 was held in April.
Patrick Keating was declared the winner by acclamation. Patrick will now serve the full three-year term and will take office July 1, 2025.

Congratulations to Brother Keating on his election!

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#union #nabetcwa
May 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Dainel B. Delaney Memorial Scholarship drawing was held at the NABET-CWA Local 41 office.
The recipient of this year's award is Sofia Flynn. Ms. Flynn is attending Illinois Wesleyan University.
Congratulations to Sofia! Read more at nabet41.org! @cwaunion.bsky.social @nabetcwa.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#Local41 members cover the election of the first American #pope, Pope Leo XIV, at a press conference in the cavernous, ornate Holy Name Cathedral in #Chicago.
May 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Nominations are now being accepted for delegate(s) to attend the 80th #CWA Convention, in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 11th–12th.

Visit nabet41.org for more information along with a downloadable PDF of the nominating petition.
May 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
#AAJA Chicago-Rose Tibayan Scholarship Fund

Help raise $60,000 to support the next generation of #journalists!

Visit nabet41.org for more information and a downloadable PDF.
May 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
ABC 7 Chicago is hiring for a NABET-represented photographer position.
NABET Photographer, ABC7/WLS at DISNEY
Learn more about apply for the NABET Photographer, ABC7/WLS at DISNEY here.
jobs.disneycareers.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Posted on behalf of our colleagues in Milwaukee. Please share!
April 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM