News

In a milestone achievement, SEIU Local 73 represented Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) at Illinois State University (ISU) have overwhelmingly ratified their new contract which marks substantial progress in their working conditions and compensation.

The labor movement lost a gifted and spirited leader when Edward M. Smith died on January 3, 2024.  Here's a biography documenting his own labor story.

For the 41st year, the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) and the McLean County Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored with local businesses the annual Christmas Party for low-income families.

The Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly presented their annual awards at their Holiday banquet on December 6.  Receiving the "Ronn Morehead Service to Labor" award were John Penn (LIUNA 362) and Adam Heenan (The Newspaper Guild/Communications Workers of America Local 4071).

The Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly presented their annual awards at their Holiday banquet on December 6.  With higher education workers organizing, the "2442 Labor Militancy Award" went to two Illinois Federation of Teachers locals.  The award is named in honor of

Over 1800 children were served in the 41st annual Children's Christmas Party for families in need.