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What’s Up Wednesday
Over the last several days you received emails for Black Friday Deals, Shop Local Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. Well, we didn’t want this message to get lost in the clutter in your inbox.
The Officers, Executive Board, Business Representatives, Chief and Area Stewards and our Staff would like to wish all of our members a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
As we spend time with our families, please consider helping a child and those who aren’t blessed with all that we are thankful for by donating to the IBEW 21 Toy, Coat, Blanket and Toiletries Drive by clicking here.
IBEW 21 Days of Giving Toy & Coat Drive Kicks Off Today!
As we enter the holiday season, it is time for us to once again brighten the holidays for children and others who live in the areas where we live and work. The IBEW 21 Toy Coat Blanket and Toiletries Drive kicks off today and will run through December 13th.
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford
We have an inter-local rivalry, Chicago vs. Rockford. We have members from Rockford and across Local 21 territory that will be cheering against Chicago while our Wolves fans howl for a victory against the Ice Hogs.
Join IBEW Local 21 members, families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game.
A House Divided - Chicago vs. Rockford
We have an inter-local rivalry, Chicago vs. Rockford. We have members from Rockford and across Local 21 territory that will be cheering against Chicago while our Wolves fans howl for a victory against the Ice Hogs.
Join IBEW Local 21 members, families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game.
Unit 1 Meeting Moved to Hillside. Prior to all of the November 2022 Union meetings, representatives from IBEW 21 staff will be available 45 minutes prior to the start of the meetings to discuss and answer questions from AT&T members who are considering retiring in December 2022. Don’t forget to vote Union Yes on the Workers’ Rights Amendment. The Amendment will protect your rights as Union members in the Private sector as well as the Public sector. Contrary to lies being spread by corporate billionaires, it will not raise your taxes.
Prior to all of the November 2022 Union meetings, representatives from IBEW 21 staff will be available 45 minutes prior to the start of the meetings to discuss and answer questions from AT&T members who are considering retiring in December 2022.
They will not be there to give financial advice, they will be there to assist members who may have questions about the process of retiring before the end of the year. Several members have asked for the Union to hold these informal discussions to help clarify the process and to eliminate the confusion caused by some of the financial firms hosting retirement seminars over the past several months.
Unit 1 Meeting Moved to Hillside
Due to a late location cancellation, the November 10th Unit 1 meeting has been moved to the Best Western Hillside 4400 Frontage Rd., Hillside, IL.
Meeting dates and locations can be found here.
Important Illinois Constitutional Change
In Illinois, it is important for union members to Vote Yes for the Workers’ Rights Amendment. The amendment would enshrine collective bargaining and the ability to negotiate hours, wages and working conditions in Illinois' constitution for all workers in both the private and public sectors.
Lawmakers approved putting the measure on the ballot during the 2021 spring session. The resolution passed both chambers with bipartisan support: 49-7 in the Senate and 80-30 in the House.
Illinois Supreme Court
There are two Illinois Supreme Court Justices up for election. It is important to vote in these pivotal races. In Washington, we have all seen the impact new Justices can have on decisions that are important to all Americans.
John Oliver Talks Unions
John Oliver talks about unions and corporate America's tactics to sack them
by hiring union busting attorneys. For workers who are already in a union these
same scumbags teach managers how to destroy the labor relations process.
At the end of the day it is union member’s solidarity that beats them back.
President Biden on the Importance of Unions
President Biden talks about the importance of unions and how they build the middle class.
He supports the right of collective bargaining and the right to join a union.
