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Convention Trades Chicago, @chicagolabor

Chicago, IL
Joined November 2021
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Chicago’s Union Tourism Industry is the best in the world. We work hard to welcome our visitors everyday. From @McCormick_Place to Wrigley Field, from our union hotels to the @chicagosymphony, our workforce brings you the best everyday!!!
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Ring in the New Year with a celebration of our December Tradeswomen Hero Award winners! Congratulations, sisters!🥳
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Halting offshore wind projects risks thousands of clean energy jobs and essential electricity supply. It’s bad for workers, communities, and our ability to compete with China. politico.com/news/2025/12/22…
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BREAKING: #SCOTUS rejects Trump over deployment of National Guard to aid immigration enforcement in Illinois, says law limits use to when regular military is insufficient. 3 justices dissent: Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch. Doc: documentcloud.org/documents/… Earlier: politico.com/news/2025/10/17…
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BREAKING NEWS: Over 8,000 Local 1 commercial janitors throughout Chicagoland unanimously ratified 3-year contracts after weeks of negotiations. Janitors won the largest wage increases in Local 1 history in the commercial market. seiu1.org/blog/2024/4/6/seiu…
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Come learn about the Pullman strike and the Pullman Porters. Thanks to the very awesome Chicago Community Trust we have 12 free tickets for TODAY’S Pullman tour. Please EMAIL us to be added to the list. We leave from 615 E. 111th. – at Chicago, IL
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#17 Connecting Pullman National Monument to Lake Calumet & Big Marsh ❣️
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City officials today released a vision for an expanded trails and open space network that includes a $15 million commitment toward a dozen green infrastructure projects citywide. The plan will add 48 miles to Chicago's existing 79-mile trail network.
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The countdown is on. 🍀 Drop your favorite GREEN emoji if you're ready to see the Chicago River go green on Saturday! 📸: @barrybutler9 #CaptureChicagoExcitement
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Every Chicago neighborhood is home to a diverse community of small businesses. Meet the people behind Black-owned businesses like a coffee shop giving back to the community, tours by @6figga_dilla, and more: bit.ly/3uYujxk
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There's no such thing as too much tequila on #NationalMargaritaDay —this upcoming Tuesday, February 22! 🍹 Swing by Margaritaville on the Pier for specials, like $5 margaritas! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/NP-MargaritaDay
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In observance of Presidents' Day (2/21), offices & Conservatories are🚫 closed. ✅Some fieldhouses are open with reduced hours: bit.ly/PresidentsDay2022-Par… ✅ Last day to skate at the 5 @NHLBlackhawks outdoor ice rinks. Pre-book your time 👉chicagoparkdistrict.com/ice-…
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Not only is today Valentine's Day, it's a day to celebrate a beloved Chicago-born icon. It's National Ferris Wheel Day! 🎡 George Ferris' “Chicago Wheel” debuted at the 1893 World's Fair. The first-ever wheel is commemorated at @NavyPier! #CaptureChicagoExcitement
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There is snow better place in the world than Chicago. ❄️ Give us your best snow (or Bean) pun! 👇 📸: americabatel via IG #CaptureChicagoExcitement
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We're making vaccination easy. We'll come to you. To schedule an appointment, visit chicago.gov/athome or call 312-746-4835. #ProtectChicago
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Pay no mind to Punxsutawney Phil. I predict just four more weeks of winter. Skating in #MillenniumPark — the 20th anniversary season presented by Hilton — is open through Sunday, March 6 (weather permitting). ⛸️ ⛸️ Online reservations and skating lessons: MillenniumPark.org
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Good news, folks: You can get free COVID-19 tests delivered right to your home. Head to COVIDtests.gov to get yours today.
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This February, @ChicagoParks is commemorating Black History Month ❤️🖤💚 with various events throughout the city, on-demand activities & a historic look at Chicago parks named after our black leaders, heroes & pioneers. Visit ▶ bit.ly/BHMInTheParks #BHMInTheParks
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