Happy 4th of July from Illinois’ AFL-CIO President
Happy 4th of July!
The General Assembly continues their work to pass a state budget and resist the
demands of Governor Rauner. The Democratic members of the General Assembly are working
hard to hold the line on the Governor’s unreasonable demands. His so-called compromises
would destroy the middle class in Illinois.
As we move into this holiday weekend, I have one simple request – while you are
enjoying the backyard BBQs, parades and fireworks, if you see your member of General
Assembly, please thank them for standing with you and with our union brothers and
sisters.
The pressure is mounting in Springfield to make sacrifices to the Governor. We need
to take every opportunity to thank the Democratic caucus members for their work
on behalf of the working families of Illinois.
The Governor will try to use any means necessary, including his multi-million dollar
campaign fund to try to get these legislators to turn their backs on the working
families of Illinois. We need to thank the Democratic caucus members for their continued
support and to let them know that they are fighting for the majority of Illinoisans,
not just the elite billionaire few in this state.
Thank you for all that you do to support Illinois.
In solidarity,
Michael T. Carrigan, President
Illinois AFL-CIO