CFL officer named to county health board

Jorge Ramirez, CFL Secretary-Treasurer, will serve on the independent county health board 

Jorge Ramirez, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor, will join some of the region's leading voices in health care policy and management on an independent governance board for the Cook County health system.  Ramirez was nominated by President Todd Stroger and confirmed by commissioners on Tuesday. 

The Board of Health Directors was created earlier this year to improve the quality and sustainability of the health system.

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Labor leaders, workers’ rights advocates, honor May Day as International Workers’ Day

International holiday to celebrate workers has Chicago origin


Chicago –Labor leaders and workers’ rights advocates recognized the struggles and accomplishments of working men and women on May Day, a holiday celebrated around the world by millions as International Workers’ Day.

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Turn Around America Video Competition

 

America isn't working the way it should. Tell us your personal story. What are you experiencing? What about your family? Your friends? Your neighbors? What is impacting your community? Your school? What’s your vision of America? And, as important, how would you turn things around? 

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