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We are looking for outstanding students to receive our 2025 Norman G. Swenson Scholarship and our 2025 Activism scholarship. Applications...

The below testimony was presented by Legislative Chair Troy Swanson to the Illinois House Education Committee on March 5 in support of HB...

The attack on labor has started. Now, we must be ready.  Donald Trump is trying to cripple the labor movement, and his latest move proves...

Endorsements for April 1st Consolidated Elections Harper: no endorsement Moraine Valley: no endorsement (uncontested races) Morton: no...

During the January 2025 House meeting, the House of Delegates voted unanimously to support the below resolution in support of our...

The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act  marks a transformative milestone in the fight for retirement security, equity, and...

Community colleges in Illinois are in desperate need of more funding. Watch the below video to learn more about how our colleges are...

The Daley College Chapter celebrated union solidarity and the start of the holiday season on December 13, 2024.

South Holland, IL - Faculty at South Suburban College have voted to authorize a strike. With a resounding 96% yes vote, the faculty union...

As the election dust settles, I am reflecting (like all of you) on the results and grappling with the losses. In elections, the losses we...

Watch the video below for an important legislative update from CCCTU Legislative Chair Troy Swanson. He addresses the key issues we're...

Watch this quick video for a breakdown on Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 and the problems with Tier 2. We need action from Springfield now to provide...

Local 1600 hosted a Zoom candidate forum on October 30, 2024 to introduce our endorsed CPS school board candidates and provide an...

Local 1600’s Retiree Chapter had a wonderful luncheon at the Garden Chalet Restaurant on October 4. Local 1600 officers, Retiree Chapter...

*Endorsements approved by CCCTU's House of Representatives President / Vice President Kamala Harris / Tim Walz U.S. Congress 1st –...

During the September 2024 House of Representatives Meeting, members of the House of Delegates voted to endorse Kamala Harris for...

We need you to call your state representative and state senator to demand a change to Tier 2 pensions! Unions across Illinois are...

The Oakton Classified Chapter of Local 1600 united in solidarity with the other unions representing employees at Oakton College for the...

Triton Faculty delegates to the convention, Daniele Manni and Leslie Wester, put together this amazing video highlighting key moments...

Congratulations to the winners of the Norman G. Swenson Scholarship and the Union Activism Award! Norman G Swenson Scholarship Winners:...