22 Jan 2026

East Central Illinois AFL-CIO “Modernizes the Movement”: Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney Swears In Nine New Officers

By Alyssa Goodstein

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — Last night, Champaign resident and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney swore in the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO's nine new officers, who affirmed their commitment to advocating for union members and their families. The newly inaugurated leadership emphasized building strong partnerships with community organizations and engaging in political campaigns aimed at improving the lives of working people.

05 Nov 2025

Illinois AFL-CIO Congratulates Rep Jesús "Chuy" García on a Lifetime of Public Service

By Alyssa Goodstein

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 5, 2025) — Today, IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s retirement from US Congress:

“A first-generation Mexican American and proud, longtime union member, US Representative Jesús “Chuy” García embodies the promise of America.

16 Jun 2025

 Southern Illinois Central Labor Council Swears in New Officers and Begins Operations for First Time Since 2020

By Alyssa Goodstein

WEST FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS (June 16, 2025) — Last Thursday, the Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea swore in ten newly-elected officers to the Southern Illinois Central Labor Council (SICLC).

The SICLC has not had officers elected since the Spring of 2020. Over the last year, SICLC has held leadership meetings to rebuild the CLC to better advocate for union members and working families in Southern Illinois.

25 Apr 2025

Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly Awards $12,000 from the Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Alyssa Goodstein

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — On March 27, 2025, Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly announced the distribution of $12,000 to 21 recipients of the 2025 Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was open to affiliate union members and their immediate family who plan to enroll in higher education, vocational trade schools, or apprentice programs.

23 Apr 2025

Springfield and Cental Illinois Trades and Labor Council Award $7,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2025) — On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council (SCITLC) awarded $7,000 in scholarships to high-school and college students of union family members.

06 Mar 2025

Illinois AFL-CIO Honors US Congress, General Assembly Members at Labor Salutes Award Ceremony

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2025) — On Wednesday, March 5, the Illinois AFL-CIO honored three Illinois General Assembly members for their outstanding contributions to working Illinoisans at the organization’s annual “Labor Salutes” awards ceremony.

26 Sep 2024

Illinois Delegation of 300+ Union Women Head to Tradeswomen Build Nations

By Alyssa Goodstein

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — This Friday, 370 Illinois Building Trades Union members will gather in New Orleans to kick off the fourteenth annual 

01 Aug 2024

Illinois AFL-CIO Wraps Up 46th Constitutional with an Eye on November Election

By Alyssa Goodstein

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2024) — The Illinois AFL-CIO wrapped up its 46th Constitutional Convention at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont.

Four-hundred delegates asserted their trust in the leadership of IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney by voting to re-elect President Drea, Secretary-Treasurer Devaney, and the Executive Board to a four-year term.

22 Sep 2023

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney Issue Statement on UAW Strike Expansion to Illinois

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2023) — “Today’s announcement of UAW members striking at parts distribution centers at General Motors and Stellantis in Chicago and Bolingbrook is a significant turning point in the union’s ‘stand-up strike.’

“The ‘stand-up strike’ movement is not just about the Big Three automakers — it is about working people standing up to corporate greed. 

21 Aug 2023

Illinois AFL-CIO Hires Campaign Veteran Samantha McClain as Chief of Staff

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2023) — Samantha McClain has been hired as chief of staff for the Illinois AFL-CIO, working to advance the organization’s strategic vision to support working families across Illinois.

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