Central Labor Councils
With nearly one million union members in the state, the Illinois Central Labor Councils are ready for action when it comes to standing up for working family issues. Through a network of 22 Councils representing local unions in their communities they are clearly connected with the issues & concerns of their members. Through grassroots organizing the CLCs work within their local communities to ensure that working people, both union and non-union, are represented.
Local Action
While all CLCs differ in size and resources and their programs vary from area to area they help ensure progress by maintaining standing committees to develop programs tailored around local issues.
By uniting the labor movement and mobilizing the local community around issues that are important to working families, the CLC plays a critical role in local, state, and national issues. They are “where the action is” on political campaigns and Get Out The Vote efforts.
The Voice of Labor
Central Labor Councils are the voice of labor in local communities. They work with local unions to build solidarity and promote the following:
- Membership Communication
- Educational Forums
- Local Union Support
- Community Coalitions
- Activist Recruitment
- Organizing
- Rallies and Events
- Community Service Projects
- Get Out The Vote
- Political Activities
- Issue Campaigns
- Labor Day Parades
- Union Member Recognition
CENTRAL LABOR COUNCILS
#1 – Bloomington-Normal Trades & Labor Assembly
Robert Paul, President
309-830-8353
# 2 – Champaign County AFL-CIO
Matt Kelly, President
217-621-4638
#3 – Chicago Federation of Labor
Bob Reiter, President
312-222-1000
#4 – Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO
Lamarcus Williams, President
217-413-3577
#5 – Elgin Trades Council AFL-CIO
Ed Hanson, President
847-293-4913
#6 – Galesburg Trades and Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO
Randall Bryan, President
309-342-7015
#7 – Greater Madison County Federation of Labor
B. Dean Webb, President
618-259-8558
#8 – Illinois Valley Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Dan Mercer, President
815-725-0402
#1 – Bloomington-Normal Trades & Labor Assembly
Robert Paul, President
309-830-8353
# 2 – Champaign County AFL-CIO
Matt Kelly, President
217-621-4638
#3 – Chicago Federation of Labor
Bob Reiter, President
312-222-1000
#4 – Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO
Lamarcus Williams, President
217-413-3577