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• CFL NEWS - February 07, 2012 $2.2 million in wages and benefits returned to Illinois workers
  Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that her office has collected nearly $2.2 million in wages and benefits owed to Illinois workers over the last two years.
• FACEBOOK - February 07, 2012 Are Republicans afraid of an economic recovery during an election year? Jobs ar...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 06, 2012 Karl Rove blasted this Super Bowl ad for being all about "Chicago politics." We...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 06, 2012 This new video from AFSCME Council 31 shows that it's not just Indiana, Wisconsi...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 03, 2012 Billionaire Koch brothers and allies pledge $100 million to defeat Obama in 2012...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 03, 2012 There is help available to union members in financial trouble.
  
• NEWS CLIP - February 03, 2012 O'Hare bookstore firings renew living wage push for Chicago airports
  The union representing 1,300 workers at the city's airports are renewing their push for worker protections after employees were fired this week
• FACEBOOK - February 03, 2012 1,800 new jobs being created at Belvidere, IL Chrysler plant http://www.chicagot...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 03, 2012 Henry Bayer and all 250 members of the AFSCME state bargaining committee deliver...
  
• NEWS CLIP - February 03, 2012 AFSCME members protest state worker raise cancellations
  State workers deliver a collection notice to Governor Pat Quinn demanding pay for raises they were promised
• NEWS CLIP - February 02, 2012 Impact of American Airlines job cuts on Chicago still unclear
  A union leader calls American Airline's proposal to slash workforce, salaries and benefits "an absolute outrage"
• FACEBOOK - February 02, 2012 Rally for displaced teachers tomorrow at noon in Chicago
  
• CFL NEWS - February 02, 2012 IFT supports Quinn’s efforts to fix budget problems
  The Illinois Federation Teachers responds to Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the State address supporting his call for job creation and investment in schools
• FACEBOOK - February 02, 2012 Not so fast: The federal government took action this week to keep American Airli...
  
• FACEBOOK - February 02, 2012 A nice reward for loyalty and hard work to help bring back American auto manufac...
  
• CFL NEWS - January 27, 2012 Union membership sees slight increase in face of attacks
  Union membership in Illinois and across the country ticked up slightly despite a rash of attacks on working people and collective bargaining rights
• NEWS CLIP - January 26, 2012 Indiana is the latest battleground over organized labor laws
  Indiana Right to Work bill threatens to undermine workers' ability to bargain collectively for better wages, benefits and safety conditions
• NEWS CLIP - January 25, 2012 More Lockouts as Companies Battle Unions
  More companies are utilizing lockouts in order to gain leverage in negotiations with workers
• NEWS CLIP - January 18, 2012 AFL-CIO launches campaign to demonstrate how 'work connects us all'
  A new television ad and interactive website are part of a campaign from the AFL-CIO showing how 'work connects us all'
• NEWS CLIP - January 18, 2012 Emanuel Courts Aldermen With Compromises
  The Chicago Federation of Labor sent aldermen a letter last week urging them to vote against the proposals because they would infringe on “the rights of workers, community groups and other constituents to engage in peaceful protest.”
• PRESS RELEASE - January 10, 2012 Chicago unions endorse candidates in 2012 Primary Election
  Delegates to the Chicago Federation of Labor voted to endorse candidates running in the 2012 Primary Election who support working men and women
• PRESS RELEASE - January 10, 2012 Labor applauds job creation from ComEd Smart Grid infrastructure investment
  The Chicago Federation of Labor joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel, ComEd, environmental and community groups in applauding 2,400 new jobs benefiting Chicagoans through $1.1 billion infrastructure investment
• NEWS CLIP - January 10, 2012 Letter to the editor: Kids need libraries on Monday
  A letter to the editor in today's Chicago Sun-Times makes the case for increasing library hours--not cutting them
• CFL NEWS - January 09, 2012 The 2012 UAW Union-Built Vehicles List
  America's "big three" auto manufacturers posted increases in sales last year. Support American auto workers by purchasing a union-built vehicle using this guide from the UAW
• CFL NEWS - January 09, 2012 Chicago Nurses Overwhelming Vote for NNU
  Nurses at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago voted overwhelmingly to form a union at work
• NEWS CLIP - January 09, 2012 Continuing Assault on Unions
  A New York Times editorial calls states' push for right to work laws bad economics and cynical politics
• NEWS CLIP - January 06, 2012 Letter to the Editor: Training Workers
  A joint letter to the editor from CFL President Jorge Ramirez and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Roper commends the City Colleges focus on job training
• CFL NEWS - December 29, 2011 Hispanic American Labor Council Candidate Forum
  Meet candidates for state, county and judicial offices in the 2012 election at the Hispanic American Labor Council's upcoming dinner meeting
• CFL NEWS - December 29, 2011 DePaul Labor Education Center announces Winter 2012 courses
  The DePaul Labor Education Center will offer courses ranging from labor law to health care strategies to labor history during the Winter 2012 term
• CFL NEWS - December 28, 2011 Scholarship applications now available
  Applications for the Chicago Federation of Labor scholarships for 2012 are available now online
• CFL NEWS - December 28, 2011 Oscar Makers in Chicago Ratify New Contract
  As Award Season Nears, Teamsters Secure First New Wages in Four Years
• CFL NEWS - December 01, 2011 Hyatt threatens to cut off workers’ healthcare
  Negotiations hit crisis; Thousands could lose coverage under Hyatt’s proposal
• PRESS RELEASE - October 21, 2011 Unions announce historic agreements at McCormick Place
  Agreements solidify Chicago's position as most customer-friendly convention and trade show venue in the country
• PRESS RELEASE - October 19, 2011 Nearly 1 in 10 bridges in Chicago structurally deficient, report shows
  Chicago ranks 11th in its share of troubled bridges among areas between 2 Million; Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Business, Union and Community Leaders Call for Adequate Federal Funding to Bring Illinois Bridges to a State of Good Repair
• PRESS RELEASE - September 16, 2011 Mayor Emanuel and Labor Leaders Announce New Comprehensive Wellness Program for City of Chicago Employees and Families
  Program crafted in partnership with labor unions will save taxpayers $100 million and improve health of thousands of employees and family members.
• PRESS RELEASE - September 14, 2011 Union-backed development to create 750 Chicago jobs
  The union-backed Building Investment Trust (BIT) today broke ground on a $157 million investment project on the Chicago lakefront that will create 750 union construction jobs.
• PRESS RELEASE - July 26, 2011 Unions present $242 million in savings to Mayor
  Report identifies waste, efficiency improvements and fair competition for contracts to help solve looming budget deficit
• PRESS RELEASE - May 05, 2011 2011 CFL Scholarship Winner
  The Chicago Federation of Labor today announced the winners of the William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship for 2011
• PRESS RELEASE - April 27, 2011 Chicago Activists Join International Call to Protect Human Rights of Tobacco Farm Workers
  Community leaders urge British Consulate to help end industry abuses
• PRESS RELEASE - March 07, 2011 Chicago Federation of Labor makes endorsements in April 5 runoff
  Union organization backs candidates who will stand up for working people in Chicago City Council