Since 1896, the Chicago Federation of Labor has fought for economic, social, and racial justice for all working people in Chicago and Cook County.
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Yesterday, CFL Secretary-Treasurer Don Villar joined the launch of the Immigrant Crosses Project.: “In this moment, where folks are being marginalized, and folks are being disrespected and abused constantly, maybe this is a moment to find unity and community in the cross.”
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The students and staff at Cook County School District 130 deserve schools that are clean and safe. #StopOutsourcing #CleanSafeSchools chicagotribune.com/2026/09/2…
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Tourism in Chicago is booming, all while inflation is increasing, and it’s affecting our hotel workers across the industry... Workers are ready to strike because they work too hard to live like this.”
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Nominations for the Women in Labor Awards is OPEN!
To qualify, nominees must be in good standing with a CFL-affiliated union, meaning they are an active member or participate in their union’s retiree program.
Nominations are open through October 15.
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✊ This is what solidarity looks like.
📍 IAM Women’s and Young Workers Conference / Chicago
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“By raising the wage floor, collective bargaining benefits union and nonunion workers alike the data makes clear that a rising tide lifts all boats.”
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Latino workers, organizers, and leaders have always shown what’s possible when we stand together.
We honor the generations before us who fought for dignity, opportunity, and a better life. Today, that fight continues.
#LatinoHeritageMonth
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College athletes need a seat at the table to set the terms of their work.
Senators: reject the Protect College Sports Act and work with athletes to draft legislation that actually empowers them, not just the NCAA, sports conferences and universities.
Awful Announcing
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A record number of Americans want unions to have more influence. Why? Because people know unions are the best way to fight back against the billionaires and big corporations that are rigging our economy.
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"What this bill does, at its core, is protect a system of exploitation. This bill protects the billions of dollars that coaches and executives are making by suppressing compensation for some of the most highly valued athletes in the world."
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NEVER FORGET: 25 years later, Chicago firefighters who rushed to Ground Zero reflect on 9/11
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America’s unions honor the memory of all of those who were killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, including more than 600 members of our union family whom we continue to mourn today.
The labor movement will continue to stand in solidarity and honor their legacy.
ALT Remembering September 11th | AFL-CIO
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On this Labor Day, remember, the Chicago Labor Movement kicks ass!
Check out this Crain's Chicago Business article.
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Today is Women's Equality Day, marking the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. Whether it is at the ballot box, in our workplaces, or in the streets, women continue to lead the way in the fight for economic justice!
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"Workers at the Daily Herald are ready to have a voice in their workplace and their futures... We’re looking forward to supporting these future members as they advocate for job security and to protect local news."
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I've always stood up for workers, and I always will.
It was a pleasure to stand with Painters District Council #14 and @chicagolabor today in the fight for fair wages and workplace protections.
ALT Governor Pritzker stands behind a podium and waves.
ALT Governor Pritzker takes a selfie with people
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Weigh in on the CFL’s annual Women in Labor awards! Nominations are open until October 15th for the 46th annual Rosetta Daylie Woman of the Year and the 2nd annual Addie Wyatt Emerging Leader awards. Nominate the deserving women you know at chicagolabor.org/take-action….
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Please join us at this years Chicago Labor Day Parade & Eddie Fest Saturday, September 5. Parade starts at 11am on Ewing Ave from 112th-106th and the Eddie Fest fun is 12-5pm at Steelworker Park. Friends and family of all ages welcome! See you there!
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The workers who operate JTRAN buses in Jackson, Mississippi get thousands of people to work and home to their families. After more than a month of solidarity while on strike, they won a new contract.
Congrats to our @ATUcomm Local 1208 union family! ✊
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The following statement is attributable to CFL President, Bob Reiter:
“We’ll be working real hard to help get this race back on the schedule for 2028. NASCAR and the Chicago Street Race. We’ll be getting back to that checkered flag soon!”
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