Springfield & Central Il Trades & Labor Council

06/02/2026

Nominate a union member for hometown Hero today!

Union Plus benefits offered by the AFL-CIO's Union Privilege provides consumer savings, discounts, benefits, and education resources to active and retired labor union members.

06/01/2026

Collective bargaining remains the best tool against discrimination of any kind, which is why we fight so that working people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions can enjoy the protections of a union contract. From Bayard Rustin’s central role in the March on Washington to the ongoing advocacy of Pride at Work, LGBTQ+ workers have always been and always will be a central part of our labor movement.

05/31/2026

means looking out for each other. On the job. In our communities. In OUR UNION. No stands alone.

05/23/2026

Key takeaways Many U.S. employers hire union avoidance consultants to keep their workers from organizing and bargaining for better pay and working conditions. We estimate that employers spend roughly $1.7 billion a year on union avoidance consultants and law firms for this purpose, which has an unde...

05/15/2026

The Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 1065) is 10 co-sponsors away from our goal of 218 to help bring it to the House floor! This legislation keeps letter carriers safe while we do what we do each day: deliver for every community that counts on us.
Has your rep signed on as a co-sponsor? Contact them today: nalc.org/action

05/15/2026

From neighborhood to neighborhood, NALC members help keep America connected, continuing a tradition of service letter carriers have upheld for more than 250 years. As we close out , we’re proud to honor all those who dedicate their careers to serving the public good. Thank you to our members and public servants everywhere for everything you do!

05/10/2026

Today is about appreciating the care, sacrifices and support mothers provide their families every day.

We thank you and we’ll keep fighting for all working mothers so they have paid leave, equitable care and good union jobs.

Happy Mother’s Day from America’s unions! ❤️

05/09/2026

Today’s the day! 🌅📬 Letter carriers across the country are heading out on their routes with one extra mission: collecting your donations for the Food Drive.

If you haven’t already, there’s still time to help! Just leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox before your carrier arrives. Every can, every box, every bag helps stock local food pantries and put meals on the table for families facing hunger.

For more than 30 years, NALC members have proudly led this effort while continuing to serve their communities on their regular routes. Today, we’re grateful for every carrier stepping up and every neighbor lending a hand. Let’s make a difference together!

05/07/2026

For over 30 years, National Association of Letter Carriers has proudly led Stamp Out Hunger, the largest one-day food drive in America. This Saturday, May 9, leave a bag of nonperishable food by your mailbox and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. Together, we can !

05/07/2026

Just a few days to go until this year’s Food Drive! Letter carriers nationwide are preparing to hit their routes and collect your non-perishable food donations to support local food banks.

As we head into the final countdown, please join us in thanking our partner organizations for their support of this important effort year after year!

AFL-CIO
CVS Health
National Rural Letter Carriers' Association
Nutri-Grain
RR Donnelley
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
United Way
US Postal Service
Valpak