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The current budget plan on Capitol Hill would throw 16 million people off their health insurance thanks to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts – which could force 338 hospitals to close down. All to give tax cuts to billionaires.

Last week, IL AFL-CIO Legislative Director Frances Orenic joined transit experts at Transport Chicago to discuss the $770M transit fiscal cliff and where we go from here. We're grateful to be a part of this discussion and ensure that worker voices are represented. #1u

ICYMI: DNC Vice Chair Artie Blanco joined us for a labor breakfast earlier this month to discuss the fight for working families. Blanco is known for her record-breaking Latino voter turnout campaigns, and serves as the AFL-CIO's National Campaign Director in 2023.

We won't stop fighting until every worker in Illinois can access the right to collectively bargain for a better life. We wish a peaceful #Juneteenth to all who are honoring today's holiday, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the fight for a more perfect union.

Homecare workers are essential workers. We're thrilled that the Illinois General Assembly recognizes the vital services they provide to our families and communities. #1u

Monday on Springfield's Morning News: -Tim Drea of the Illinois AFL-CIO on what didn't happen at the Capitol in May -Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times on struggles of IL colleges and universities -Fmr. Rep. Bill Enyart on the Iran bombing aftermath 🎧92.7 FM, 970 AM, wmay.com

Last weekend was the 3rd annual USA BBQ Bash! Our friends on IUPAT DC 30's team, Organized Chaos, won best BBQ! Congrats to the team and thank you to everyone who came out to support the Union Sportsmen's Alliance!

Join us, along with the Illinois Clean Jobs, and Chicago Federation of Labor, for a rally to fix and fund public transit on Thurs., June 26! #FixItFundIt RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/junetransitral…

We're proud of Illinois Pride At Work's leadership that is building LGBTQ+ worker power. We loved running into them at Speaker Welch's Equality and Pride fundraiser last night. In IL, we believe that LGBTQ+ rights are workers rights and stand with our siblings all day, every day.

87 years ago, President Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act into law, establishing the 40-hour workweek, child labor protections, overtime pay, minimum wage and more. These protections were won because workers stood up, organized and demanded better.

🚨 A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to block the shutdown of Job Corps. The law is clear: a federal agency cannot unilaterally dismantle a congressionally-mandated program like Job Corps. Our statement:

‼️ TODAY ‼️ Join the Illinois Clean Jobs, Illinois AFL-CIO, and Chicago Federation of Labor for a rally at union station to fix and fund public transit at NOON! #FixItFundIt RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/junetransitral…

We're proud to partner with IUOE Local 150, IBEW134, Illinois IBEW Renewable Energy Fund, Mid-America Regional Council of Carpenters to advance green school initiatives in Chicago Public Schools. Together, we're creating good-paying climate union jobs and sustainable futures for our communities. Read more: chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025…

It's always a pleasure to welcome President Liz Shuler to Illinois. We're wrapping up the 2025 Midwest Regional Convention where we've been taking part in active discussions, listening, and breakout sessions to shape the future of our labor movement. #1u

CFL Organizing Director Marcus Shepherd takes part in an organizing panel discussion at the 2025 AFL-CIO Central Region Convening in Chicago, along with AFCSME Council 31 Associate Director Tracy Abman and UAW Region 4 Director and CFL executive board member Brandon Campbell.

We joined forces with the IL Clean Jobs Coalition to call on the General Assembly to return to Springfield + fund public transit. If we don't act, transit workers will be given pink slips in September and service will be cut by 40%. Sign the petition ▶️ bit.ly/4lcXG6b

At a time of widespread backlash against LGBTQ+ rights, it is especially important that we are leveraging our union power to fight for workplace justice for all workers. Listen to IBEW's Zoe Karns on how her union stands up for equality. bit.ly/4novwGJ

UPDATE 🚨 I just filed an amendment to stop the entire bill in its tracks if any provision would result in workforce reductions, diminished job opportunities, or adverse impacts on collective bargaining rights.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe and union made 4th of July!

President Trump signed into law a job-killing bill that rips health care from 17 million workers to pay for tax breaks to the rich—and we’re making sure workers know about it. Join America’s unions on the road this summer as we fight for freedom, fairness and security for all!