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• PRESS RELEASE - February 27, 2019 Chicago Federation of Labor's Statement on Historic Mayoral Election
  What an incredible day for the City of Chicago...
• PRESS RELEASE - February 20, 2019 Chicago Federation of Labor Statement on Today’s Budget Address
  We are encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s message to Illinoisans.
• FACEBOOK - December 25, 2018 Merry Christmas from all of us at the Chicago Federation of Labor Photo by Jean Whiteside (IATSE Local 600); Mural by Victor Ving...
  Merry Christmas from all of us at the Chicago Federation of Labor Photo by Jean Whiteside (IATSE Local 600); Mural by Victor Ving
• FACEBOOK - December 24, 2018 Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday....
  Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday.
• FACEBOOK - December 20, 2018 Yesterday, the CFL endorsed a slate of candidates for the 2019 Chicago Municipal Primary Election on Tuesday, Feb. 26. These candidates demonstrated a strong understanding and respect for the issues that are important to working families and labor unions.
  Yesterday, the CFL endorsed a slate of candidates for the 2019 Chicago Municipal Primary Election on Tuesday, Feb. 26. These candidates demonstrated a strong understanding and respect for the issues that are important to working families and labor unions. For more information on the upcoming election, visit our website at www.chicagolabor.org/vote.
• PRESS RELEASE - December 18, 2018 2019 A. Philip Randolph Gentle Warrior Awards
  Prestigious award given to honor both local and national figures who have been key agents of change
• FACEBOOK - December 14, 2018 Sign the petition to support the Cambria strikers. Click here: http://ow.ly/PCpT50jUlKF #ChicagoHotelStrike #1u...
  Sign the petition to support the Cambria strikers. Click here: http://ow.ly/PCpT50jUlKF #ChicagoHotelStrike #1u
• FACEBOOK - December 12, 2018 ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS The CFL will award 10 college scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, to 10 high school seniors. Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent must be a member in good standing of a CFL-affiliated union. Deadline to apply is We
  ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS The CFL will award 10 college scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, to 10 high school seniors. Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent must be a member in good standing of a CFL-affiliated union. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Spread the word!
• FACEBOOK - December 11, 2018 #Solidarity...
  #Solidarity
• FACEBOOK - December 09, 2018 Great news for the striking CTU teachers and paraprofessionals at 15 UNO/Acero schools. Today’s rally is still on. 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 CTU HQ, 1901 W. Carroll...
  Great news for the striking CTU teachers and paraprofessionals at 15 UNO/Acero schools. Today’s rally is still on. 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 CTU HQ, 1901 W. Carroll
• FACEBOOK - December 04, 2018 Join the rally TODAY at 1:30 p.m. at Acero HQ, 209 W. Jackson Over 500 Chicago Teachers Union educators at UNO/Acero’s 15 charter schools are on strike for a fair contract and stronger schools. #FairContractNow...
  Join the rally TODAY at 1:30 p.m. at Acero HQ, 209 W. Jackson Over 500 Chicago Teachers Union educators at UNO/Acero’s 15 charter schools are on strike for a fair contract and stronger schools. #FairContractNow
• FACEBOOK - December 04, 2018 ‪Over 500 Chicago Teachers Union educators at 15 UNO/Acero Schools - Chicago charter schools are on strike – 1st strike of charter operator in U.S. history! Demands include equal pay for equal work & resources for schools our students deserve. Join the pi
  ‪Over 500 Chicago Teachers Union educators at 15 UNO/Acero Schools - Chicago charter schools are on strike – 1st strike of charter operator in U.S. history! Demands include equal pay for equal work & resources for schools our students deserve. Join the picket line for a #FairContractNow ‬
• FACEBOOK - November 22, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this day with family and friends....
  Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this day with family and friends.
• CFL NEWS - April 19, 2018 City of Chicago Introduces Historic Plan to Transform O'Hare International Airport and Create Billions in Economic Development
  
• CFL NEWS - April 19, 2018 Head of Fire Fighters Local 2 Joins the CFL Executive Board
  
• CFL NEWS - April 19, 2018 AFL-CIO Midwest District Meeting Held in Chicago
  
• CFL NEWS - April 19, 2018 Special Olympics 50th Anniversary: Through Sports, a Movement for Inclusion was Started
  
• CFL NEWS - March 27, 2018 IBEW Local 134 Makes its New Home in Bronzeville
  
• CFL NEWS - March 27, 2018 Leader of NABET-CWA Local 41 Joins CFL Executive Board
  
• CFL NEWS - March 27, 2018 Tens of Thousands of Women Take to the Streets for Second Straight Year
  
• CFL NEWS - March 27, 2018 Uniting for Freedom and to End a Rigged System
  
• PRESS RELEASE - March 21, 2018 Working men and women prevail following last night’s Illinois Primary
  
• CFL NEWS - February 01, 2018 Chicago To Hotel Guests: “Hands Off Pants On”
  
• CFL NEWS - February 01, 2018 Chicago Welcomes Special Olympics Home for Its 50th Anniversary Celebration
  
• PRESS RELEASE - January 31, 2018 State of the State January 2018
  
• PRESS RELEASE - January 24, 2018 National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Announces The 2018 Annual Gentle Warrior Awards Recipients Given at the Feb. 24 Gala
  2018 Gentle Warrior Awards Gala
• PRESS RELEASE - October 11, 2017 As News Continues to Unfold in Hollywood About Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Film Studio Executive Harvey Weinstein, Chicago City Council Passes an Ordinance to Protect Chicago Hotel Workers from Sexual Harassment and Assault
  Ordinance will help ensure hotel workers have panic buttons and other safety measures to protect against sexual violence by guests
• PRESS RELEASE - July 13, 2017 NEWLY-FORMED GROUP ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, OTHER WRAPPORTS PROPERTIES AND ANSWERS MEDIA
  Announcing the purchase of the Chicago Sun-Times and other properties.
• PRESS RELEASE - June 19, 2017 Chicagoans Rally to Save the Chicago Sun-Times
  Statement from Chicago Federation of Labor President Jorge Ramirez and Edwin Eisendrath on submitting a bid to purchase the Chicago Sun-Times
• PRESS RELEASE - February 15, 2017 Statement from CFL President Jorge Ramirez on Governor Rauner's Budget Address