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We Are 1 Community

13 Jan, 2026

We are excited to announce that working families in Macon County have joined in solidarity to create the We Are One Community fund and we encourage your support. In a tradition of giving back where we live, work and retire - We Are One Community is a charitable giving fund created to help working

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PETITION: Solidarity with Starbucks Workers

Starbucks workers in 60-plus cities are on strike for a fair contract! Baristas at corporate stores are fighting for better pay, fair scheduling and respect on the job. We stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers.

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Mid-Illinois Labor Countil Accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications Now - 3/1/26

Applications are now being accepted for the Michael E. Shampine Memorial Scholarship. The 2026 scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000.00 and $500.

13, Jan, 2026

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AFL-CIO Observes International Human Rights Day

Since its earliest days, the AFL-CIO has argued that the dignity and freedom of working people are fundamental human rights, aligning our mission with the principles later enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today, those rights are under attack.

10, Dec, 2025

Take Action: Time is Running Out for Millions of Americans

The government shutdown has now dragged on for 23 days. Across the country, federal workers are struggling to pay bills without their paychecks.

23, Oct, 2025

Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Seafarers

This is the next post in our series that will take a deeper look at each of our affiliates. The series will run weekly until we've covered all 63 of our affiliates. Next up is the Seafarers International Union (SIU).

06, Oct, 2025

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.

08, Aug, 2025

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27 Aug

MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

Mid-Illinois Labor Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00PM to bring affiliates and their delegates together in solidarity to stre

6:00PM - 7:00PM

IBEW Local 146 Hall, 3390 N. Woodford, Decatur, IL

24 Sep

MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

Mid-Illinois Labor Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00PM to bring affiliates and their delegates together in solidarity to stre

6:00PM - 7:00PM

IBEW Local 146 Hall, 3390 N. Woodford, Decatur, IL

22 Oct

MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

Mid-Illinois Labor Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00PM to bring affiliates and their delegates together in solidarity to stre

6:00PM - 7:00PM

IBEW Local 146 Hall, 3390 N. Woodford, Decatur, IL

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MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

MID-ILLINOIS LABOR COUNCIL Monthly Delegate Meeting

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