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Why This Kates Security Officer Is Fighting For A Union at CHA
"Having the union will help us give us workers some security. Coming together in a union means the company will have people to answer to,” she says.

SEIU Illinois State Council Endorses Progressive Candidate Marie Newman for Congress
SEIU Illinois State Council Endorses Marie Newman for the 3rd Congressional District.

JJC Food Service Cuts Would Make Simulated Poverty a Reality
Let’s not make poverty a reality at Joliet Junior College. The college, and our entire region, can do better for working families.
SEIU Local 1 President Tom Balanoff Responds to Tonight’s Mayoral Runoff Results
SEIU Local 1 Homewood-Flossmoor Food Service Workers Ratify Strong New Contract
By coming together, Local 1 food service workers won a strong new contract that will lift the entire Homewood-Flossmoor community.

SEIU Illinois State Council Applauds Governor JB Pritzker’s Fair Tax Proposal
Governor Pritzker’s plan lowers tax rates for 97 percent of Illinois taxpayers while making sure the wealthy pay their fair share.
SEIU CPS Custodian Paula Henriquez: “No One Can Match” Toni Preckwinkle’s Progressive Record and Experience on $15/hour, Healthcare, Criminal Justice Reform and Immigration
SEIU Illinois State Council President Tom Balanoff Applauds Signing of Historic $15 Minimum Wage Law
SEIU Illinois State Council President Tom Balanoff Applauds Passage of $15 Minimum Wage Bill Out of Illinois House of Representatives
