Let Us Work Illinois

12/20/2021

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With the job market in flux, younger Americans are trying to avoid an education that comes with a massive amount of debt.

12/16/2021

So NO to Project Labor Agreements

12/14/2021

Contractors please take this survey so we can assist you in procuring government work..

A survey to determine thoughts regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLA) A PLA is a multi-employer, multi-union, pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that PLA proponents market to public and private construction owners as a tool to systemize labor relations between multiple construction trade uni...

12/09/2021

We have heard these promises for decades. No longer can we wait for the ability to earn sustainable wages.

The infrastructure bill sets aside nearly $3 billion for apprenticeship programs with a focus on workers facing barriers to employment.

12/08/2021

We need Contractors to hire Tradesmen.

DECATUR — One problem remains three years after the city council approved an ordinance to give more opportunities to minority-owned businesses on public works projects: The small pool of qualifying

12/08/2021

12/06/2021

Please take time out to complete this survey as we organize for Equity in Contracting and Employment opportunities in the Trades.

A survey to determine thoughts regarding Project Labor Agreements (PLA) A PLA is a multi-employer, multi-union, pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that PLA proponents market to public and private construction owners as a tool to systemize labor relations between multiple construction trade uni...

12/02/2021

All business owners, small or large deserve fairness in opportunities to work on government contracts!

Business groups plan to push back on a prevailing wage rule and other measures when the bill goes to the Senate.

12/01/2021

Black workers made up less than 8% of all apprenticeship programs over the last 10 years, according to the Illinois Department of Labor.

12/01/2021

Ever wonder why Black contractors are not working in our own communities? This is why.

11/30/2021

Join our fight as we push for sustainable wage jobs for Black small business owners and all Illinoisans!