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Cleveland Janitors Rally for $15, Shine Light on Stark Contrast Between Downtown and Their Communities
Cleveland janitors hope to pave the foundation for One Cleveland—a truly prosperous city where everybody thrives.
SEIU Local 1 President Tom Balanoff Responds to Tonight’s Mayoral Runoff Results

Janitors at Tri-C Community College Win Path to $15/Hour
Momentum is growing for a $15 wage for 1,650 Cleveland janitors!

SEIU Local 1 Arrowhead Stadium Maintenance Workers and Game-Day Staff Win Strong New Contract with Kansas City Chiefs
More than 200 Arrowhead Stadium workers win good annual raises.
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

SEIU Illinois State Council Cheers Toni Preckwinkle’s Plan to Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Chicago by 2021
The SEIU Illinois State Council applauds Toni Preckwinkle’s plan to push for a $15 minimum wage for Chicago working families by 2021.