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"Solidarity for the next 250" Labor Day 2026 theme

26 Jun, 2026 Read More >

Union Solidarity: Jerry Kelleher, United Association Local 99, Chuck Carver, AFSCME Local 1110 President, State Representative Sharon Chung (American Federation of Musicians member), Matt Strupp, IBEW Local 197 President, and John Penn, retired LIUNA Local 362, stand with striking AFSCME 1110 workers at Illinois State University on April 10.

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AFSCME 1110 wins new contract at Illinois State U after 27 day strike

07 May, 2026 Read More >

AFSCME 1110 President Chuck Carver addresses the Feb 6 educators' rally

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Educators rally for full funding

10 Feb, 2026 Read More >

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Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor new officers begin term

The Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) swore in new officers on December 7 and instituted two new awards.

11, Dec, 2022

Santa greets party goers along with Normal Police & Fire Department personnel

40th annual Children's Christmas Party spreads holiday cheer

NORMAL — A Christmas party isn't complete without a few smiles.

And the smiles were stretching from attendees to volunteers alike on Saturday at the McLean County Children's Christmas Party, which returned to the Midwest Food Bank.

11, Dec, 2022

John Penn - Midwest Region LIUNA Manager and LIUNA VP

John Penn - a community oriented union leader

On December 2 in Chicago, Bloomington’s John Penn was inducted into the Illinois Labor History Society’s Union Hall of Honor.

11, Dec, 2022

Senator Durbin, Nikita Richards, Governor Pritzker, Sharon Chung and State Senator David Koehler rally ISU on October 22.

McLean County labor helps elect union friends

McLean County notched a rare Democratic victory in electing union-member Sharon Chung to represent the new 91st District. Chung is now the first Korean-American to serve in the State House and defeated Republican Normal Town Council member Scott Preston by 1,200 votes.

29, Nov, 2022

Laborers 362 retiree Denny Huber helps distribute gifts & food to families.

40th Children's Christmas Party for low income families Dec 10

The 40th annual Children’s Christmas Party for McLean County low-income families will be held Saturday, December 10th from 9 a.m. – noon at the Midwest Food Bank, 2031 Warehouse Road in Normal. There will be a gift and food distribution along with a special guest appearance by Santa.

31, Oct, 2022

IATSE 193 members "back stage" featured in Oct 30, '22 Pantagraph article

BLOOMINGTON — One of the original centerpieces of artistic and social life in the Twin Cities, the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts' stately exterior and elaborate internal ecosystem have captivated audiences for a century.

30, Oct, 2022