Why did the Cook County SD 130 Administration hire a $199/hr PR firm? 🤔 That's the equivalent of one hour of work for 11 custodians. We wonder if the parents know how Superintendents Colleen McKay and Carrie Tisch are spending their tax dollars.

Instead of meeting us at the table to negotiate a fair contract, Blue Island School District 130 hired a PR firm after we started speaking out against their racist and anti-union tactics. That ain't right.

Last night, Blue Island Custodial & Maintenance workers spoke at the City Hall Meeting to hold the Board of Education accountable for allowing racist and anti-union attacks against us. Our district doesn't need a PR firm; we need RESPECT! read more: links.seiu73.org/po0

Custodial and Maintenance Workers from Cook County School District 130 testify before Blue Island City Council. seiu73.org/2025/09/ccsd...

Cook County School District 130 needs to stop racist and anti-union attacks on custodial and maintenance workers. #unionstrong #UnionsForAll #safety patch.com/illinois/als...

A big thank you to State Senator Willie Preston and Rep. Justin Slaughter for showing up for our custodians in CCSD#130 who are fighting against anti-union retaliation and racist practices from management. These workers are fighting for a strong new contract, and we won't stop until they get it!

Happening NOW: Custodians in Blue Island are holding a press conference to bring awareness to the racism and union retaliation they are facing from management. Cook County School District #130, cut the crap and meet us with a fair contract.

Cook County School District 130 needs to stop racist and anti-union attacks on custodial and maintenance workers. Join us 9/16 at Blue Island's Board meeting to talk about how we can ensure our safety & the safety of our children. #unionstrong patch.com/illinois/als...

‼️No one should get sick or pass out while doing their job‼️ We need water breaks, access to shade, and training on heat stress symptoms, the basic protections outdoor workers need. Pass the Heat Illness Prevention Ordinance. Our lives depend on it.

Yesterday, our custodians in Blue Island were prevented from speaking at the School Board mtg about their ongoing issues around retaliation & racism from mgmt. Sadly, it's no surprise seeing that they have been unable to honor our existing contract & cont to reject new proposals.

Tariffs don’t raise wages—unions do. Trump’s trade policies won’t fix the challenges workers are facing. Organizing together is still the most powerful tool working people have. seiu.co/3JPtFLU

UNION NEWS: Chicago State workers held a march on the boss after we sent a demand to bargain in March & were brushed off by management. We will NOT be ignored. An hour after the march, Chicago State’s General Counsel reached out to ask us to propose bargaining dates. #UnionStrong

No one should get sick or die just for doing their job. Chicago must pass the Heat Illness Prevention Ordinance to protect outdoor workers. Safety is a right, not a privilege, and it’s time we act like it! chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...

SEIU's Latino Caucus will be holding a parade to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day. 🇲🇽 If you're interested in joining, please read the following details & be sure to RSVP: bit.ly/4lFF91D?r=qr

SEIU Local 73 thanks the 12 CPS Board of Education members who stood with the workers and the students in passing Interim CEO Dr. Macqueline King’s balanced budget. seiu73.org/wp-content/u...

The CPS funding crisis has a clear fix: Dr. King’s Balanced Budget. And a majority of the City Council agee! x.com/paschutz/sta...

We need money for students, not more debt! www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025...

Immigrants make America great. Chicago needs to stay strong for our communities. We've done it before & we'll do it again.

The CPS funding crisis has a clear fix: Dr. King’s Balanced Budget. We don't need a HIGH-interest loan. Loan Today = Layoffs Tomorrow. #PasstheBalancedBudget thetriibe.com/2025/08/pers...

SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer on Fox32 Paris on Politics discussing why the CPS Board of Ed should #PasstheBalancedBudget without a risky, high-interest loan. vimeo.com/1113097763?s...

A federal court has allowed the Trump administration to strip many Black and brown workers of their ability to support their families and stay in their communities by ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Here's what TPS holders should know: iAmerica.org/tps

SEIU Local 73 President Statement on CPS Funding Crisis: seiu73.org/wp-content/u...

The CPS funding crisis has a clear fix: Dr. King’s Balanced Budget. We don't need a HIGH-interest loan. Loan Today. Layoffs Tomorrow. Email the School Board members & demand they #PasstheBalancedBudget act.seiu.org/a/pass-the-c...

An update from our CPS Division Director Trumaine, about the recent CPS layoffs and cuts.

“This was the best contract our unit has ever negotiated, so much so that our membership voted unanimously to pass it.” - Stacy Rusakiewicz, SEIU Local 73 member and Morton TA #UnionsForAll #UnionStrong read more: seiu73.org/2025/08/mort...

On #LaborDay, we’ll be marching alongside @seiulocal1.bsky.social, @seiuhcii.bsky.social, @chicagolabor.bsky.social, and many more. Let’s show Chicago the power of working people coming together. See you in the streets! 👀

Meeting bosses at the table to negotiate a new contract 🤏🤏🤏

Jennifer and her daughter Hannah both know the importance of fighting for one another and standing strong with our union! We need to fight for our communities and future generations. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #workerpower #unionstrong #FamiliesFirst

Hey now, unions are for all workers who want to be treated with respect & dignity! #UnionsForAll #workerpower

On Friday, CPS announced they are laying off 1,200 custodians just two weeks before school starts. This is an attack on our communities, our children, and our union members. Read more: links.seiu73.org/0b9

When workers are free to advocate for higher wages and better benefits for themselves, it also benefits society as a whole. #UnionsForAll theconversation.com/strengthenin...

This heat is no joke... But that ain't stopping us from organizing 🔥✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #unionstrong #solidarity #union #workerpower

Second week of #UnionSummer is almost over! Member interns have signed up new members, have experienced organizing in different environments, and have taken on leadership roles. This is what #UnionPower looks like ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

The Big Ugly Bill is a threat to our families, our futures, and everything we’ve accomplished for our communities. It takes away food from our tables to feed the pockets of the ultra-rich. #FamiliesFirst

They chose corporations. We choose each other. #FamiliesFirst #UnionStrong

We are calling out billionaires like Antonio Gracias, who have gained their wealth off our backs and now want to gut our Social Security and get richer by detaining immigrants. ✅ #FamiliesFirst ❌ Not Billionaires

HAPPENING NOW: Families, SEIU members, and community leaders from all 50 states are holding a day of action today to say: #FamiliesFirst, NOT billionaire. NOT corporations. NOT ICE.

We need the working class to lock in and fight for what's ours! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #rise #resist #workingclass

On July 26, hundreds of @seiu.org members will rise across the country as a community, making it clear: Our Families Come First! ❌Not billionaires. ❌Not corrupt politicians. ❌ Not fear. Join us: links.seiu73.org/families_first #FamiliesFirst #WeMakeAmericaWork

SEIU Local 73 is taking action on July 26 to say: our families come first—not billionaires, not corporate thieves. Join your union and families across the country as we fight back. RSVP here: links.seiu73.org/families_first

UIC Health professionals are having these power walks to ensure everyone understands the contract and knows our rights. Remember, workers are the union. 🫡 #UnionsForAll #UnionStrong #union #workerpower #chicago #uic #workersrights #workers

Trump is trying to divide us, but we know the power of coming together. This is our moment to carry the torch and continue the legacy of John Lewis. Join us on July 17 for #GoodTroubleLivesOn social.demcast.com/s/ShuJMKBZ

Students of Labor joined us on a field trip around Chicago to learn some history. Let's just say Chicago is in the books for making great progress in labor. #laborhistory #history #laborday #mayday #Chicago #unions #unionstrong #workerpower

Union Summer is in full swing! Last week, Local 73 members hit the ground running—knocking doors, organizing other workers, and signing up new members. This is what building power looks like—on the block and on the job. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #UnionStrong #UnionsForAll

Union Summer is here! ☀️ We're teaching student activists and leaders the importance of standing on business and standing strong with unions. #UnionStrong #Union #worker #workersrights #solidarityforever

"Our new contract will go along way to help bring in new employees and retain our existing ones with a wage increase that moves them faster through the salary range and improves their access to sick leave." #UnionsForAll #UnionStrong seiu73.org/2025/07/caro...

Special Education Classroom Assistants serve more than 60,000 special needs students in Chicago. Their potential loss would be devastating for our most vulnerable children. #StopTheLayoffs @chipubschools.bsky.social chicago.suntimes.com/2025/07/01/c...

The fight is not over! Call your Congressperson today!! ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼#HandsOffMedicaid: 866-426-2631

@seiu.org members from Local 73, @seiuhcii.bsky.social, @seiulocal1.bsky.social and allies across Illinois kick off our Justice Journey to demand Freedom, Family, and Justice.

Today, we came out and rallied for our communities, our students, and our jobs. Every day, we work tirelessly to ensure that our students receive the education they need in an environment they deserve.