The Labor Discussion Group is starting back up for 2023! The next meeting will be Sunday, April 16th, 7-8PM, on Zoom. In this meeting we will get to know each other a bit and decide what we’d like future discussions to look like. Icebreaker: what’s your favorite depiction of workers/labor in a movie or TV series? Register for the […]
Where: 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2100 and on Zoom When: Friday, April 28 starting at 7:00 PM Central How to Attend by Zoom Registration is required. Members should provide a personal phone number they would be using to call in for audio, or to connect by phone if they don’t have the Zoom app […]
The next Labor Discussion Group meeting will be Sunday, May 7 from 7-8PM, on Zoom. We will discuss this fascinating article on the history of the CPL union from 1937 to 1952. Local 88 fought for racial justice and civil service reform. More info on the registration page. Please email Justin with any questions or […]
Where: 205 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, and on Zoom When: Friday, May 26 starting at 7:00 PM Central The May membership meeting will be held in a hybrid format, online on Zoom and at 205 N. Michigan on the 21st floor. To attend in person, please bring a photo ID and check in with […]
In-person meeting at District Brew Yards – patio Sunday, June 4th at 7PM This will be a casual meet up to discuss the labor movement today! The WGA strike, the possible UPS strike, museum organizing in Chicago, etc. District Brew Yards is a cashless bar located near the Ashland Green Line stop. We will meet […]
Where: 205 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, and on Zoom When: Friday, June 23 starting at 7:00 PM Central The June 23rd membership meeting will be held in a hybrid format, online on Zoom and at 205 N. Michigan on the 21st floor. To attend in person, please bring a photo ID and check in […]
Labor Discussion Group Sunday, July 9th, starting at 5PM (feel free to arrive later if needed!) Plymouth Restaurant, rooftop patio Please RSVP in advance. We’ll discuss Chicago Teachers Union, CORE, and our recently elected Mayor Brandon Johnson. What do you hope for during Brandon’s term? What’s next for the labor movement in Chicago? Background articles: […]
Where: On Zoom When: Friday, July 28 starting at 7:00 PM Central The July 28 membership meeting will be held solely online, on Zoom. (Our meeting room at Council 31 HQ was not available this month, but we’ll be back to meeting with an in-person option in August!) How to Attend by Zoom: Registration is […]
District Brew Yards (Google Maps link) Sunday, August 6th at 7PM This summer, we’ve seen heat waves, flooding, wildfire smoke and even tornadoes! We will talk about climate collapse, long-standing building issues at CPL, broader ways Chicago can adapt and mitigate, and more. This discussion is open to all members of AFSCME Locals 505, 654, […]