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Union Labor 101 Workshop

This free training session is available to elected officials, village managers,  candidates and those interested in becoming a labor supporter of partner.

The session will also cover what is project labor agreement and the importance of a union bug on printed materials.

This is a catered event from a local restaurant.  Please respond by Monday, July 14 if you plan to attend by emailing SouthlandFriendofLabor@gmail.com with your name, zip code and union affiliation and/or organization.

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Southland Friends of Labor 16th Annual Jobs Breakfast

Thank you to all our guests and sponsors for participating in our 16th Annual Jobs Breakfast.  We also want to thank our host IBEW Local 176, the catering staff at Banquet 176 for a bountiful breakfast buffet and WCPT - Heartland Signal for helping to put the show on the airwaves.

Here is a link to the WCPT radio broadcast and the line up.

  • Tom Villanova (co-host)
  • Congresswoman Robin Kelly (2nd District)
  • Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
  • Andy Rico, IBEW Local 176
  • Bob Howard, Chicago & Western Lakes Port Council
  • State Senator Bill Cunningham (18th District)
  • Kaitlynd French, Illinois Nurses Association
  • UAW Region 4; Brandon Campbell and Lucas DePain

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