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Workers Memorial Day April 28, public discussion April 29

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Illinois State University faculty reach tentative contract

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Take Action: The White House Just Ripped Up Union Members’ Contracts

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Social Justice walking tour on-line page

On-Line Social Justice Walking Tour highlights Labor sites

The McLean County Museum of History (MCMH) and Not In Our Town (NIOT) are proud to announce a new Social Justice walking tour website, chronicling historic Bloomington events. Thanks to a generous “Under Our Wing” grant from Business Builders Marketing, this website guides people to a

17, May, 2023

Letter Carriers 522 successful food drive May 13

Congratulations to National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 522 for another successful food drive on Saturday, May 13. The Letter Carriers Food Drive is the nation's largest one-day food drive- - all items collected are distributed through local food pantries.

17, May, 2023

We’re fighting for a better future for working moms

Mother’s Day is about appreciating the care, sacrifices and support mothers provide to their families every single day. We see you, we support you and we thank you.

12, May, 2023

A historical illustration of the Haymarket Riots in black and white featuring workers protesting in front of a building and smoke

Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on May Day: The Fight for Justice Is a Global One

This May Day, the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO recounts the chilling effect the Haymarket Square massacre in Chicago had on union activism.

01, May, 2023

A sheet metal worker and a female worker with flair

25 Things You Need to Know from the 2023 Death on the Job Report

This 2023 edition of Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect marks the 32nd year the AFL-CIO has produced a report on the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers.

26, Apr, 2023

SIGN: Confirm Julie Su for Labor Secretary

Julie Su’s record speaks for itself. As a young attorney representing trafficked Thai garment workers outside of Los Angeles, she won $4 million in stolen wages. Her case set a huge precedent, and that was just the beginning of a storied career.

24, Apr, 2023