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Suburban Trustee Endorsements
Endorsements for April 1st Consolidated Elections Harper: no endorsement Moraine Valley: no endorsement (uncontested races) Morton: no...
Jan 231 min read
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Leaders Pass Resolution Supporting WIU Faculty and Librarians
During the January 2025 House meeting, the House of Delegates voted unanimously to support the below resolution in support of our...
Jan 232 min read
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A Historic Victory for Retirement Security: The Passage of the Social Security Fairness Act
The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act  marks a transformative milestone in the fight for retirement security, equity, and...
Jan 63 min read
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The Illinois Community College Funding Crisis
Community colleges in Illinois are in desperate need of more funding. Watch the below video to learn more about how our colleges are...
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Daley Holiday Party
The Daley College Chapter celebrated union solidarity and the start of the holiday season on December 13, 2024.
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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SOUTH SUBURBAN FACULTY VOTE TO AUTHORIZE STRIKE
South Holland, IL - Faculty at South Suburban College have voted to authorize a strike. With a resounding 96% yes vote, the faculty union...
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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The Elections That Hurt the Most Are the Ones We Care About the Most: The Values We Stand By
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...
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Fall 2024 Legislative Update
Watch the video below for an important legislative update from CCCTU Legislative Chair Troy Swanson. He addresses the key issues we're...
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Breaking Down Tier 2 Issues
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...
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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CPS Board Candidate Forum
Local 1600 hosted a Zoom candidate forum on October 30, 2024 to introduce our endorsed CPS school board candidates and provide an...
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Retiree Luncheon a Success
Local 1600’s Retiree Chapter had a wonderful luncheon at the Garden Chalet Restaurant on October 4. Local 1600 officers, Retiree Chapter...
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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2024 General Election Endorsements
*Endorsements approved by CCCTU's House of Representatives President / Vice President Kamala Harris / Tim Walz U.S. Congress 1st –...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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House Votes to Endorse Kamala Harris / Tim Walz
During the September 2024 House of Representatives Meeting, members of the House of Delegates voted to endorse Kamala Harris for...
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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Action Needed: Tier 2 Reform
We need you to call your state representative and state senator to demand a change to Tier 2 pensions! Unions across Illinois are...
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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Union Solidarity at Oakton Fall Fest
The Oakton Classified Chapter of Local 1600 united in solidarity with the other unions representing employees at Oakton College for the...
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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AFT Convention Highlights
Triton Faculty delegates to the convention, Daniele Manni and Leslie Wester, put together this amazing video highlighting key moments...
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Student Success
Congratulations to the winners of the Norman G. Swenson Scholarship and the Union Activism Award! Norman G Swenson Scholarship Winners:...
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Amplifying Our Voices
By Troy Swanson, Legislative Chair I hate to write this, but we are falling short. We are just scratching the surface of our true...
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Fighting to Improve Dual Credit
On April 3, President Tony Johnston testified in Springfield against HB 5020 which proposed changes to dual credit in Illinois. Thanks to...
May 24, 20243 min read
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Members head to Springfield to #Fixtier2
On May 1, a group of Local 1600 members and leaders drove to Springfield to talk to legislators about the need to fix tier 2 pensions....
May 3, 20241 min read
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