Chicago Federation of Labor

Type: Organization

Name: Chicago Federation of Labor

First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 29 2013 - 1 reports

Illinois Legislature Approves Natural Gas Modernization Plan

The plan now heads to Governor Quinn's desk for final approval. Ameren Illinois maintains approximately 1,250 miles of natural gas transmission lines and nearly 17,000 miles of delivery lines that feed service to more than 806,000 IllinoisThe plan provides ... [Published Street Insider - May 29 2013]

Entities: Ameren Illinois, Natural Gas, Modernization, Chicago Federation of Labor, Service Corporation International

First reported Mar 08 2013 - Updated Mar 08 2013 - 1 reports

AFL-CIO

Working Families Rally in Chicago for Immigration Reform

Hundreds of activists representing working families rallied in Chicago on Thursday in support of commonsense immigration reform with a path to citizenship. The event was held by the Chicago Federation of Labor, Instituto del Progreso Latino and the AFL-CIO. ... [Published AFL-CIO NOW BLOG - Mar 08 2013]

Entities: Immigration Reform, Chicago, Chicago Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Quotes

CHICAGO - "It was Wednesday night at 5 p.m. when I saw the email about the mandatory meeting the next morning at 9:30. No word of what it was all about. By 9:35 all 28 of us were gone."

Crowd honors photographers tossed out by the Sun Times [Published People's World - Jun 15 2013]

"I'd like to thank Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan for their strong advocacy in improving the safety and reliability of Illinois’ natural gas infrastructure and leaders Tom Cross and Christine Radogno for their support. I'm pleased the Illinois General Assembly also acknowledged the importance of this legislation by such a large majority and I appreciate the overwhelming endorsement from legislators who voted for the bill. I am grateful for the tireless leadership and support provided by State Representative Brandon Phelps and State Senator David Koehler as sponsors. The efforts of our local union GasGas Workers 18007, and the Illinois AFL-CIO and its affiliates have been vital in protecting the over 1000 jobs and billions of dollars of investment this legislation brings to Illinois. We are hopeful that Governor Quinn will view the approach taken by the General Assembly to ensure the continued safety and reliability of our natural gas infrastructure as a good one that provides significant consumer and environmental benefits, and sign this measure into law" said Will Evans, president, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas

Peoples Gas Thanks Illinois Lawmakers and Urges Governor Quinn to Sign Natural Gas Safety and Rel ... [Published Peoples Energy - May 30 2013]

"Hundreds of dedicated men and women work hard every day to maintain a safe, reliable natural gas delivery system that millions of central and southern Illinoisans rely on every day at work, school and home" said Don Degonia

Illinois Legislature Approves Natural Gas Modernization Plan [Published Street Insider - May 29 2013]