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JD Vance jumped to defend Trump after he applauded Elon Musk for illegally firing striking workers at Twitter. Let’s cut the BS: Vance isn’t pro-worker, he’s just another corporate crony backing union-busting billionaires. politico.com/news/2024/08/1…


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"What makes us different is what makes us beautiful..." The AFFI joins our friends around the state in supporting World Autism Awareness Day. #affisupports

AFFI1935's tweet image. "What makes us different is what makes us beautiful..."
The AFFI joins our friends around the state in supporting World Autism Awareness Day. #affisupports

Wow!

🇺🇸 I’ve been at the #IHSA almost 16 years & have heard A LOT of high school students sing the anthem. I’ve also been to my fair share of college/pro sporting events. The rendition Joliet West’s Payton Fraser gave at state girls basketball on Saturday was as good as I’ve heard.



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McConnaughhay & Sons Roofing working on the VFW hall in Ottawa #UnionStrong Pictures via Vice President, Business Representative Larry Gnat

RoofersLocal11's tweet image. McConnaughhay & Sons Roofing  working on the VFW hall in Ottawa
#UnionStrong
Pictures via Vice President, Business Representative Larry Gnat
RoofersLocal11's tweet image. McConnaughhay & Sons Roofing  working on the VFW hall in Ottawa
#UnionStrong
Pictures via Vice President, Business Representative Larry Gnat

Eric Mattson reposted

My mom dropped out of high school in St Louis at 16 to help put food on the table with an alcoholic single mom. Moved on her own to California and got a job as an AT&T telephone operator. (RBI: her first manager was Rep. Maxine Waters). Got her GED at 23. She often…

"Workers are fed up with being left behind and scraping to get by... unions are the great equalizer in that," says @UAW President @ShawnFainUAW.



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Members from Berwyn Local 506 and Oak Park Local 95 spent time over the weekend walking with Illinois Senator Javier Loera Cervantes. Thank you for the opportunity! #affisupports

AFFI1935's tweet image. Members from Berwyn Local 506 and Oak Park Local 95 spent time over the weekend walking with Illinois Senator Javier Loera Cervantes. Thank you for the opportunity!
#affisupports

Eric Mattson reposted

You know it and we know it: the temperature is dropping and cold weather is approaching! Heat your home safely this winter. Never use space heaters in a way that they weren't intended. #SundaySafetyTip

AFFI1935's tweet image. You know it and we know it: the temperature is dropping and cold weather is approaching! Heat your home safely this winter. Never use space heaters in a way that they weren't intended. #SundaySafetyTip

Eric Mattson reposted

This is huge. Hard bargaining and credible strike threat - with friends. Keep going @teamsters! Your fight is our fight! ✊

BREAKING: TEAMSTERS END 22.4, DEMOLISHING TWO-TIER SYSTEM AT UPS💥 During a hard-fought day at the bargaining table, the #Teamsters reached tentative agreement with @UPS on three major economic issues... #1u #HotUnionSummer

Teamsters's tweet image. BREAKING: TEAMSTERS END 22.4, DEMOLISHING TWO-TIER SYSTEM AT UPS💥

During a hard-fought day at the bargaining table, the #Teamsters reached tentative agreement with @UPS on three major economic issues... 
#1u #HotUnionSummer
Teamsters's tweet image. BREAKING: TEAMSTERS END 22.4, DEMOLISHING TWO-TIER SYSTEM AT UPS💥

During a hard-fought day at the bargaining table, the #Teamsters reached tentative agreement with @UPS on three major economic issues... 
#1u #HotUnionSummer
Teamsters's tweet image. BREAKING: TEAMSTERS END 22.4, DEMOLISHING TWO-TIER SYSTEM AT UPS💥

During a hard-fought day at the bargaining table, the #Teamsters reached tentative agreement with @UPS on three major economic issues... 
#1u #HotUnionSummer


Eric Mattson reposted

On this day in 1971, the former Post Office Department became the @USPS, an independent establishment of the executive branch of the U.S. government. Celebrate by thanking your postal worker today! ✉️📮 #PostalWorkerDay

ILSenDems's tweet image. On this day in 1971, the former Post Office Department became the @USPS, an independent establishment of the executive branch of the U.S. government. Celebrate by thanking your postal worker today! ✉️📮 #PostalWorkerDay

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Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop our postal workers. This National #PostalWorkerDay, let us honor the front-line men and women who brave the elements to make the deliveries we depend on.

senatorellman's tweet image. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop our postal workers. This National #PostalWorkerDay, let us honor the front-line men and women who brave the elements to make the deliveries we depend on.

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On this day in 1942, the Nazis burn the Czech village of Lidice as a reprisal for the fatal attack on SS official Reinhard Heydrich. More than 180 residents are murdered; 250 more are sent to concentration camps. militaryhistorynow.com/2014/06/16/sel…

MilHistNow's tweet image. On this day in 1942, the Nazis burn the Czech village of Lidice as a reprisal for the fatal attack on SS official Reinhard Heydrich. More than 180 residents are murdered; 250 more are sent to concentration camps.

militaryhistorynow.com/2014/06/16/sel…

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The Captain for an entire generation of firefighters. #FireHero ‘Emergency!’ Actor Michael Norell is Dead at 85 jems.com/news/emergency… via @jemsconnect


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Thoughts and prayers to CFD and the Tchoryk family

For the second time in as many days, the AFFI is devastated to learn of a line of duty death from Chicago. Lt. Jan Tchoryk of TL10 lost his life at a high-rise fire this morning. Please keep our Brothers and Sisters at Local 2 in your thoughts.

AFFI1935's tweet image. For the second time in as many days, the AFFI is devastated to learn of a line of duty death from Chicago. Lt. Jan Tchoryk of TL10 lost his life at a high-rise fire this morning. Please keep our Brothers and Sisters at Local 2 in your thoughts.
AFFI1935's tweet image. For the second time in as many days, the AFFI is devastated to learn of a line of duty death from Chicago. Lt. Jan Tchoryk of TL10 lost his life at a high-rise fire this morning. Please keep our Brothers and Sisters at Local 2 in your thoughts.
AFFI1935's tweet image. For the second time in as many days, the AFFI is devastated to learn of a line of duty death from Chicago. Lt. Jan Tchoryk of TL10 lost his life at a high-rise fire this morning. Please keep our Brothers and Sisters at Local 2 in your thoughts.


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Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 out today fighting the cold talking to voters about their much needed bond referendum.

AFFI1935's tweet image. Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 out today fighting the cold talking to voters about their much needed bond referendum.
AFFI1935's tweet image. Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 out today fighting the cold talking to voters about their much needed bond referendum.

Eric Mattson reposted

How is this place still open? Must still be awesome

MailmanJack65's tweet image. How is this place still open? Must still be awesome

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Did you know famous 70s singer, Lou Rawls, was a member of The 82nd Airborne Division? With over 60 albums sold and more than 40 million records, he also was a Parachutist for B Co 2/505th Parachute Infantry and made 26 jumps! #AATW #DidYouKnow #LouRawls #YoureGonnaMissMyLovin

82ndABNDiv's tweet image. Did you know famous 70s singer, Lou Rawls, was a member of The 82nd Airborne Division? With over 60 albums sold and more than 40 million records, he also was a Parachutist for B Co 2/505th Parachute Infantry and made 26 jumps! 

#AATW #DidYouKnow #LouRawls #YoureGonnaMissMyLovin

Congrats!

Today, I was grateful to receive an award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs for, "Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official" during his Black History Month Celebration in Springfield. It's such an honor to receive this award and to serve the people of this State.

senatorbelt's tweet image. Today, I was grateful to receive an award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs for, "Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official" during his Black History Month Celebration in Springfield. It's such an honor to receive this award and to serve the people of this State.
senatorbelt's tweet image. Today, I was grateful to receive an award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs for, "Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official" during his Black History Month Celebration in Springfield. It's such an honor to receive this award and to serve the people of this State.


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I am proud to support Illinois firefighters in Congress. They are on the frontlines working to keep our communities safe, and I extended my gratitude to them in Streator this week. #IL16 shawlocal.com/mywebtimes/202…


Phenomenal- Congrats!

Congrats @SenPatrickjoyce on your award as Railroader of the Year. We look forward to continuing to partner with you on issues before the Illinois General Assembly. #ILRailDelivers #RROY

IllinoisRail's tweet image. Congrats @SenPatrickjoyce on your award as Railroader of the Year.  We look forward to continuing to partner with you on issues before the Illinois General Assembly. 
#ILRailDelivers
#RROY


Eric Mattson reposted

2 Parts: I suspect the national news media is disappointed that #Memphis did not erupt into civil unrest. As someone who lived & worked in Memphis 10 years, it does not surprise me. Memphis is full of incredibly good people. Southern hospitality is real, &d I witnessed it daily.

ChiefGaryLudwig's tweet image. 2 Parts: I suspect the national news media is disappointed that #Memphis did not erupt into civil unrest. As someone who lived & worked in Memphis 10 years, it does not surprise me. Memphis is full of incredibly good people. Southern hospitality is real, &d I witnessed it daily.

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