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House and Senate Condemn White Nationalist

and neo-Nazi Terrorism On Sunday the Illinois Senate became the first legislative body in the United States to condemn domestic terrorism perpetrated by white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 769 (Harmon) to urge law enforcement officials to recognize white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups as terrorist organizations and to pursue and dismantle these groups in the same manner as other terrorist threats in the United States.

On Wednesday the Illinois House of Representatives in a bi-partisan and somber mood, adopted House Resolution 569 (Sims) to repudiated and condemn white supremacists, neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and any other group that advocates hate and seeks to undermine the moral ideals of Illinois and the nation. The resolution further condemned the acts of violence in Charlottesville as domestic terrorism.

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School Funding Crisis Continues Education funding reform - SB 1 (Manar/Davis) - passed the General Assembly on May 31st and was the result of years of negotiation and compromise to the unfair and inequitable method used to fund Illinois’s public schools. The Senate delivered the bill to the Governor on July 31st and he promptly rewrote the bill with an amendatory veto.

Rauner’s rewrite of SB 1 did not receive any support among teacher unions, school management associations, parent groups or school funding advocates. The rewrite pits wealthy districts against struggling districts and continues the education funding crisis in hundreds of school districts throughout the state. Solving the education funding crisis is important because the state budget passed in July requires the

state to pass an evidence-based education funding reform plan in order to fund schools for the 2017-18 school year.

The Illinois Senate convened on Sunday afternoon to take up Governor Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). Republican Senator Sam McCann joined all 37 Democrats in the Senate to override the Governor’s amendatory veto. On Wednesday, the Illinois House of met and considered the Governor’s education plan in the amendatory veto as an amendment on SB 1957. The amendment was soundly defeated when the measure received 0 votes on a 0-60-33 roll call. The House has until August 29th to override the Governor’s amendatory veto and is expected to be in session next week.

Do your Job, Inc.In concert with House Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang and State Senator Michael Hastings, the Illinois Labor Movement has embarked on an effort to hold Governor Rauner accountable for his disastrous term in office. The effort, Do Your Job, Inc is a 501(c ) (4) organization that will employ multiple methods of communication to focus on the irreparable harm that has been caused by Rauner’s manufactured crises.

Co-Director of Do Your Job, Inc, Michael T. Carrigan, said “The people of Illinois need to be informed of the damage Bruce Rauner is doing to the State of Illinois. For over 2 years, social service agencies and other vendors were stiffed by the Rauner Administration. Even after a bi-partisan budget agreement was reached in the General Assembly, Rauner vetoed the measure to continue the devastation. Thankfully the GA overrode the veto.”

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08/18/17

Trumka quits Trump manufacturing Council

In January AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka accepted an invitation from President Trump to sit on the President’s Manufacturing Advisory Council. In the earliest days of the administration it appeared that there could be common ground with the administration on manufacturing, infrastructure and especially trade. Trump spoke of $1 trillion to rebuild schools, roads and bridges. He challenged companies to keep jobs in the United States, he promoted “Buy America” and he promised to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.

On Wednesday, Trumka notified resigned from the council stating that Trump’s policies on taxes, trade, infrastructure and wages have harmed working families. Trump’s response to the terrorism in Charlottesville, VA was the last straw and in a letter to the New York Times on Wednesday Trumka wrote “We in the labor community refuse to normalize bigotry and hatred. And we cannot in good conscience extend a hand of cooperation to those who condone it”.

Haine Set to retireState Senator William Haine (D-56) announced on Thursday that he would not seek re-election in 2018. The 73 year old lawmaker has been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer that has kept him away from the Illinois Senate for most of the year. Despite his health concerns, he returned to the Senate to vote to override

Rauner’s veto of the State budget in July and returned last Sunday to vote to override Rauner’s amendatory veto of education funding reform.

A former Madison County State’s Attorney, Haine has served in the State Senate since 2002. A strong advocate of working families he had an 83% Labor lifetime voting record.

INa Speaks Out against Workplace Violence

The Illinois Nurses Association (INA) joined with the Silent NoMore Foundation and Show Me Your Stethoscope at the Kane County Judicial Center on August 11th to speak out against workplace violence against health care professionals in the workplace. State Legislators, Union leaders and nurses spoke out that health care workers are four times more likely to require time off work as a result of workplace violence as they are with other types of injuries. The rate of assaults is usually higher with nurses due to the amount of time they are required to spend with patients. In the spring session of the General Assembly, the INA, along with others, will introduce the Healthcare Worker Violence Protection Act that will address ways to diminish workplace violence against health care professionals.

Pictured is INA Vice President and IL AFL-CIO Executive Board Member, Doris Carrol speaking at the rally.

USA’s Southern IllinoisConservation DinnerThurs., September 21, 2017

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08/18/17

big Democrat Day-eve Crowd Greets Pritzker at

Illinois aFl-CIOThe Illinois AFL-CIO hosted a pre-Democrat Day event for JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton in Springfield on Wednesday. The reception was well attended by union members and Democrats from all areas of the state, as more than 350 people attended the event.

Pritzker, endorsed by the Illinois AFL-CIO for Governor, and State Federation President Michael T. Carrigan fired up the large crowd and introduced Pritzker’s recently announced running mate – State Rep. Juliana Stratton.

2018 Candidate for Lt. Governor, Juliana Stratton, pictured with Nikki Budzynski, Pritzker campaign, IL AFL-CIO President Michael Carrigan and Jerome Davison, USW.

Last week, Illinois AFL-CIO-endorsed Governor candidate JB Pritzker picked State Rep. Juliana Stratton as his running mate for the 2018 election.

Stratton, from Chicago’s 5th House District, brings a strong background to the ticket serving as director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice at the University of Illinois-Chicago and president of JDS Mediation. She previously served as executive director of Cook County Justice for Children and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council.

With the strong backing of Labor, Stratton defeated former representative and Rauner ally Ken Dunkin in the 2016

Democratic Primary. Union volunteers canvassed thousands of voters with phone calls and door-to-door work to help boost Stratton to a 68 to 32 percent margin of victory over the heavily Rauner-funded Dunkin.

“JB made and excellent choice with Juliana Stratton,” said Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael T. Carrigan. “She brings a solid background in experience and smarts. She has faced the Rauner money and negative campaign machine and won easily. She is ready and will make an outstanding lieutenant governor.”

Pritzker Chooses State rep. Stratton as running mateLabor Supported Stratton Toppling Rauner-Ally In 2016

IL AFL-CIO President Michael T. Carrigan introduces labor-endorsed candidate for Governor, JB Pritzker.

More than 350 people arrived at the Illinois AFL-CIO building to support JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton at the August 16 event.


08/18/17

2017 robert G. Gibson Community Services award Presented to mamie Pratt and Jim bailey

Two union members were honored at the Illinois AFL-CIO Central Labor Council and Communty Activists conference on July 27. Mamie Pratt, UFCW 881 member, and Jim Bailey, IBEW 538 member, received the presigious Robert G. Gibson Community Services Award in recognition for their outstanding service to their union and their community.

The annual award is named for the Illinois AFL-CIO’s first Director of Community Services, who went on to become the president of the State Federation and who was committed to community service throughout his entire 32-year association with the Illinois AFL-CIO.

Mamie Pratt, UFCW 881, pictured with Tim Drea, UFCW 881 President Ron Powell and Michael Carrigan.

Jim Bailey, IBEW 538, pictured with Tim Drea, Michael Carrigan and Danville Building Trades president Randy Johnson.

Secretary of State Jesse White, one of the most popular office-holders in Illinois, announced at the Democratic County Chairmen’s Association breakfast on Thursday that he will be running for re-election in 2018.

White was first elected to the post in 1998 and is credited with significantly improving the efficiency of the office tasked with keeping the state records, laws, library, and archives, as well as the state’s vehicle registration and driver license authority.

White is a union member and veteran, previously served in the Illinois General Assembly and as Cook County Recorder of Deeds.

“We are very pleased that Secretary White has chosen to run again,” said Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael T. Carrigan. “He has done an outstanding job as Secretary of State and has been a great friend to Labor throughout his career.”

Secretary of State Jesse White running in 2018


08/18/17

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY LABOR DAY!AURORASept. 9 – “Run With The Lion 5K” – 3.1 mile fun run for all ages, hosted by Painters DC 30. All proceeds to benefit the PATCH Foundation, which provides financial support to local child-based community organizations in need.Location: Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL.Begins at 8:30 AM. Cost: $35 for adults, $20 for children. Contact: 630-377-2120 or email [email protected].

ALTONAug. 26th - Labor Celebration Parade & PicnicParade line-up at 8 AM in the “pit” of Alton Middle School. Parade starts at 10 AM with picnic for union members and familes following at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Contact Dean Webb, 618-259-8558.

BELLEVILLESept. 4 – Labor Day Parade & PicnicParade is in downtown Belleville, lineup starts in 4th block of South 1st St., and will end at Hough Park with the annual Picnic. Parade & Picnic open to union members and their families ONLY and includes food, beverages and rides and games for kids. Parade starts at 10 AM and Picnic starts at 11 AM. Contact: Bill Thurston, 618-758-3513

BLOOMINGTON - NORMALSept. 4 – Labor Day Parade followed by dinner in Miller Park for union members and families. Parade begins in downtown Bloomington starting at Front & Madison at 10 AM. Lunch at 11:30 AM. Contact Mike Matejka 309-827-3934.

CHAMPAIGN - URBANA Sept. 4 – Labor Day Parade followed by a picnic in the park. Parade begins in downtown Urbana – starting at Lincoln Square Mall at 10 a.m., picnic immediately following at Prairie Park in Urbana. Contact: Matt Kelly at 217-621-5201

CHARLESTONAug. 26 - Mid Eastern Illinois CLC Labor PicnicFood, drinks and entertainment at Fox Ridge State Park under the brick pavilion from noon - 4 PM. Contact Dan Kimball at 217-234-4609.

CHICAGOSept. 2-4 – Labor in the Pulpit/on the Bimah/in the Minbar. Launched over 15 years ago, Labor in the Pulpit/on the Bimah/in the Minbar is organized by the Chicago Federation of Labor and ARISE Chicago and features union members, shop stewards and elected labor leaders speaking at over 100 religions services across the Chicagoland area. Presenters discuss how labor and faith communities work to achieve social and economic justice. Several religious services across Chicagoland. Contact Andrea Kluger, 312-906-2434, for more info.

DECATURSept. 4 – Labor Day Parade & Solidarity PicnicParade in downtown Decatur at 10 AM. Picnic immediately following parade in Fairview Park. Free to union sponsors, $20 for general public. Contact Lloyd Holman, 217-620-4923

GRANITE CITYSept. 4 – Labor Day Parade and Picnic – Live music and petting zooParade begins at 10 AM in downtown Granite City and will go to Wilson Park for picnic. Contact: B. Dean Webb, 618-259-8558.

PEORIASept. 4 – Labor Day ParadeFree Bus Rides Provided by ATU Local #416 and Citylink from the Riverfront to downtown Peoria for the parade at 10 AM. Labor Day Party at parade’s end. Contact Michael Everett, 309-645-4901

EAST MOLINESept. 4 – 34th Annual Labor Day Parade Quad Cities Celebration2017 Grand Marshal - AFGE member Randy Donnelly. Parade starts at 11:00 AM. Contact: Tyler Power, 309-654-5894.

ROCKFORD Sept. 4 - Labor Day Parade & We Are One PicnicThe parade begins at 10 AM in downtown Rockford. The all union We Are One Picnic will immediately follow the parade at Davis Park. Contact Gina Meeks at 815-986-4822.

SPRINGFIELDSept. 4 – Labor Day ParadeParade begins in downtown Springfield at 10 AM. Contact: Andrew Spiro, 217-416-8793.

SOUTHERN ILLINOISAug. 25 through Sept. 4 – DuQuoin Illinois State Fair Labor Pavilion will be open each day of the fair and is sponsored by The Egyptian Building Trades. Labor Day Picnic Celebration will be held on September 4th, starting at 11 AM on the North side of the DuQuoin State Fair Grounds, just off Route 51 in DuQuoin, IL.Contact Jason Woolard, 618-932-2102.

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