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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 >

LIUNA 362 volunteers at the 43rd Children's Christmas Party

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Over 600 families served at Children's Christmas Party Dec 13

14 Dec, 2025 Read More >

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Local candidates from both parties participated in the June 5 Trades & Labor /Building Trades candidates' forum

BN Trades hosts candidates' forum, makes local endorsements

On June 5 the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) and the Livingston & McLean Counties Building & Construction Trades Council hosted a local candidates’ forum. Specific questions were given to candidates in advance so delegates could compare their ans

23, May, 2024

Workers Memorial Day April 26 White Oak Park

Over 400 McLean County workplace fatalities are remembered at the McLean County Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony, 6 a.m., Friday, April 26, at Bloomington’s White Oak Park, 1514 Cottage Avenue.

18, Apr, 2024

A New Way to File Taxes

The average taxpayer spends a whopping $200-plus a year on tax prep services. I bet we can all think of better things we could do with that money instead.

05, Apr, 2024

Heartland College faculty - Navigating the Dual Credit Landscape: A Tale of Advocacy and Collaboration

Navigating the Dual Credit Landscape: A Tale of Advocacy and Collaboration

Part 1: Heartland Community College Union Report Reveals Significant Trends in Dual Credit Programs

01, Apr, 2024

The March "Third Monday" training emphasized worker economies and one-on-one communication.

Third Monday training on worker economics

The continuing "Third Monday" series of labor trainings was March 18 with Amy Rueff from the Illinois AFL-CIO. Amy reviewed labor economics and one-on-one communications with members.

21, Mar, 2024

The Illinois AFL-CIO featured IBEW 197 apprentice Stevie Anthony

Women's History Month - IBEW 197's Stevie Anthony

During Women's History Month commemorations, the Illinois AFL-CIO is featuring IBEW 197 second year apprentice Stevie Anthony.

14, Mar, 2024