News Archive
Labor Day is Our Day
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
Governor Pritzker Attends Local 773 Meeting – BIF at Forefront of Speeches
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
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh Visits NWI
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
Victory for Infrastructure and Good Jobs US Senate Passes the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
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
Statement of LIUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan on the Death of Richard Trumka
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
LDRT Deploys 20 Members to Rockton for Damage Evaluation
(ROCKTON, IL) On June 14 in Rockton, IL, an industrial fire broke out resulting in an explosion at a lubricants plant operated by Chemtool. The explosion affected hundreds of residents in the small northern Illinois community located just outside of Rockford, and forced an evacuation of many of theRead more
Juneteenth is a Sacred Holiday Honoring Black Lives and Resilience
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
LIUNA Texas Proudly Welcomes DOL Secretary Marty Walsh
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
LIUNA Commends U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on Progress on Water and Transportation
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
Laborers’ Home Development Holds Ribbon Cutting for Tiger Senior Apartments
(PARIS, IL) Laborers’ Home Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 18, to commemorate completion of redevelopment of the former Paris High School into senior affordable apartments. Tiger Senior Apartments consists of 42 units of affordable studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments for seniors ages 55+. All unitsRead more
LiUNA Lends a Hand to Texas Storm Victims
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
Apprentice High School Teams Learn Hands-On About Work Zone Safety
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