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House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Paves Way for Hundreds of Thousands of Good Union Jobs Washington, D.C. (November 5, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: Today’s long awaited vote by the U.S. HouseRead more

On Nov. 5, 2021, in Panama, Ill., an Illinois State Historical Society marker commemorating United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President and Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) founder John L. Lewis (1880-1969) was unveiled at John L. Lewis Park. Special guests include Illinois State Senator Doris Turner (48th District),Read more

A Message from General President Terry O'Sullivan On this Labor Day, we lay claim to a holiday meant to recognize the sacrifice, struggle and sweat of working men and women who have built our nations. It is workers and their unions who are on the frontlines, carrying us through economicRead more

On August 26th, Governor J.B. Pritzker dropped by Local 773’s meeting in Marion, IL. The Governor, who has announced for re-election, appeared alongside Illinois Secretary of Treasury Susana Mendoza, Illinois Comptroller Michael Frerichs, LIUNA Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager John Penn as well as Local 773 President Emeritus EdRead more

Northwest Indiana has its share of failing roads and bridges … enough to bring Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to the area on Monday, Aug. 16, to promote President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. (From left – Secretary Walsh, Local 81 Vice President Corey Campbell, Local 81 Treasurer Ron Dillingham andRead more

Washington, D.C. (August 10, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: We applaud the U.S. Senate’s bold, historic action in passing legislation modeled on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework. The legislation reflects what would be oneRead more

Washington, D.C. (August 5, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: I was shocked and saddened by the death of my friend and brother, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. The world has lost a true working-classRead more

Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: President Biden’s signature on legislation making Juneteenth a new federal holiday is a symbolic and important step forward in honoring Black lives by recognizingRead more

The Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) was proud to welcome Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to our Local 154 office in Arlington, Texas, on Friday afternoon to meet with members and local leaders. Walsh spoke passionately in favor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRORead more

Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2021) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today: LIUNA commends the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on a successful mark-up of two important pieces of legislation that significantly increase federal investmentsRead more