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EMILY’s List Endorses Donna Miller in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District Race (Chicago, IL) - Support continues to build for Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller...

Fact Check: Illinois Democrats Challenge Darren Bailey’s Labor Record (Chicago, IL) - Illinois Democrats are pushing back against recent comments by Republican figure Darren...

House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

“I have had the privilege of working with these incredible 16th District mayors, and as a former union organizer and life-long supporter of labor, I am so grateful to have the support of those who fight for working people.” #endorsements #cookcounty #election

They argued in their motion that they each devote significant resources to registering their members to vote, and they fear the lawsuit could result in a ruling that undermines those efforts. #lawsuit #votingrights #labor

“Folks all across this district have made it clear that they want someone they can trust to not only take on Donald Trump, but also who has a proven track record of actually winning tough fights.” #bid

The Chicago Federation of Labor and nine other unions signed the agreement with the DNC. #dnc

On Wednesday, the national AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation, released its 32nd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. #aflcio

Did the failed vote in Alabama deliver a fatal blow to employees’ union efforts, or is it just a temporary setback? History offers a few clues.