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When February 2021 brought Winter Storm Uri, many Texas communities were devasted, without power, water, food, and shelter. The LiUNA Midwest Region partnered with Local 1095 in Austin, and more than 80 boxes of non-perishable food. The donations were given to the Catholic Charities of San Antonio, a localRead more

Lights, camera, action! These aren't words we'd usually associate with a laborer's apprenticeship program. But for four teams of Illinois high school students, acting and producing videos about works zone safety brought the issue to life. One team came from the Edwardsville Training Center, one from the Stanford Center, andRead more

A message from LiUNA General President, Terry O'Sullivan Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we mark Workers Memorial Day in the U.S. and the National Day of Mourning in Canada, we will remember those who have been killed, injured or sickened at work. On May Day, we will reflect on thoseRead more

Highway construction is some of the most dangerous work there is, and LIUNA members receive the best safety training in the industry. But the best training can’t always prepare a worker for the unexpected distracted driver or someone speeding through a work zone. Work zone accidents most often end inRead more

A January study produced by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute showed 18 percent of all construction workers experienced some form of wage theft in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. This impacts the workers but also taxpayers. When contractors flaunt loopholes in the law, or outright ignore the law, we see misclassifiedRead more

Historic Investment in Our Nation Will Lift Up Working Men and Women Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: President Biden's infrastructure proposal has the potential to be the most significantRead more

The PRO Act was recently passed by the House and is headed to the Senate. The Act itself would make it harder for corporations to continue to abuse their employees and enable the NLRB to take more impactful action on behalf of workers. The Act would make it easier forRead more

Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today on the American Rescue Plan: LIUNA retirees, beneficiaries, and members owe a debt of gratitude to President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer for notRead more

Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today on passage of H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act: LIUNA commends Speaker Pelosi and Ed and Labor Chairman Scott for their leadership in passing the PRORead more

Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made a statement after meeting with union leaders from around the nation as well as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The message speaks to the commitment to infrastructure and creating jobs, andRead more

Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statements this week: LIUNA Statement on the Violent Attack of the US Capitol (Jan. 6, 2021) Senate Victories in Georgia: Pro-Worker Candidates Elected (Jan. 7, 2021) LIUNA Praises Selection of Mayor WalshRead more

For the last 38 years, LIUNA 362, Bloomington, Illinois, has taken the lead on the annual Children's Christmas Party for local, low-income families. This annual event is a labor management cooperative program, co-sponsored by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO).Read more