Chicago Area Lecet

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🏗️ Built Union. Built to Last.
LIUNA General President Brent Booker recently visited LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council members working on Northwestern’s new 35,000-seat Ryan Field in Evanston. When fans fill the stadium this fall, remember the skilled Union members whose hard work helped build it. 💪

07/29/2026

Of course nobody wants to pay higher tolls, but THIS MEANS WORK.

For Laborers and our fellow tradespeople, contractors, materials manufacturers and suppliers, engineers, etc, etc.

LECET has been busy attending public hearings and telling officials they have the support of our Laborers and contractors to approve this plan and get us to work. And now is your chance to tell the Tollway we want that work.

Public commenting is open until August 3.
https://docs.laborers.international/tollway.html

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

STUDY: ILLINOIS TOLLWAY DELIVERS 200% RETURN TO THE STATE ECONOMY AT NO COST TO STATE’S GENERAL FUND Since 2012, Illinois Tollway projects delivered $28 billion economic boost and supported 150,000 jobs. Countryside, IL: The Illinois Tollway, an independent transportation agency that is officially...

07/20/2026

The road to one million members starts today.

LIUNA General President Brent Booker laid out a bold five-year vision centered on growth, organizing, communications, solidarity and investing in our members through Laborers Rising.

“It’s not a logo, it’s a culture. It’s not an event, it’s a lifestyle.”

Together, we’re building the future of our Union.

07/20/2026

The first line of defense in every work zone. Shoutout to our members who suit up every day to keep work zones safe. The next time you see a work zone, SLOW DOWN!