A Salute to Today's Black Union Leaders & ActivistsTNBC Chicago Chapter proudly celebrates Black History Month! This year, we recognize Black Labor Union Leaders & Activists who have spearheaded numerous movements and kept the traditions of fighting for worker's rights, equality and political action alive. Black History Month continues to emphasize removing barriers and authentically connecting across the spectrum. 1. WILLIE FORD: IBT Trustee At-Large, and President/Principal Officer of Local 71 2. DR. ROBIN COOPER: President/Principal Officer of Local 502 3. RICHARD HOOKER, Jr: Secretary-Treasurer, Local 632 4. JAMES WRIGHT: IBT Vice President At-Large and President of Local 822 5. JAMES JONES: President/Principal Officer of Local 667 6. GREG FLOYD: IBT Vice President At-Large and President of Local 237 7. CATHERINE COBB: President of Local 2010
0 Comments
This year's conference was a huge success following a 2-year |
Jaylin’s running for Cook County Commissioner to raise the level of service residents of the 5th District can come to expect. He wants to address long ignored quality of life issues impacting residents every day. Folks are getting pushed further and further out of Chicago and its suburbs due to the rising cost of living. And despite lip service from establishment politicians, neither public safety nor equity in the justice system have improved. https://www.jaylindmcclinton.com/meet-jaylin |
Meridth Hammer is running for Cook County Judge in the Democratic Primary on June 28th 2022. She is an attorney with over 20 years of experience specializing in the areas of Real Estate law, Contract law, and Trust & Estate Planning. She formerly served as Deputy General Counsel to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. As Deputy General Counsel for the Clerk of the Courts, she has a unique view into the inner workings of the largest court system in the country. https://hammerforjudge.com |
Richard Boykin served on Capitol Hill for over 11 years: Chief of Staff for Congressman Danny Davis; Lyndon Baine Johnson Law School Intern for Congressman Bobby Rush; and Congressional Black Caucus Fellow for First Black Woman U. S. Senator, Hon. Carol Moseley Braun. He served on the Cook County Board from 2014 – 2018. |
He has taught in Chicago Public Schools as Full-Time Substitute Teacher, and has been a licensed attorney for over 20 years. -- https://richardboykinforcookcounty.com
Voting Information
The Gubernatorial Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28. This election is the primary for many national, state, and county positions.
Below is a listing of the positions that will be on the ballot, important dates regarding voter registration, and voting early or by mail.
Positions on the Primary Ballot:
Key Election Dates:
For voter information, including how to register online, your polling place, your current districts, and more, go to www.elections.il.gov and cookcountyclerk.il.gov.
Please mark down June 28 on your calendar as Election Day, as well as any other dates that you need to remember.
Below is a listing of the positions that will be on the ballot, important dates regarding voter registration, and voting early or by mail.
Positions on the Primary Ballot:
- United States: United States Senator
- All United States House of Representative seats
- Illinois: All State Senate and House of
- Representative seats, Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
- Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller,
- Supreme Court Justices
- Cook County: Board President, Commissioners, Assessor
- Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, Circuit and Subcircuit Judges
Key Election Dates:
- May 31- Last Day to register in person
- June 12 - Last Day to register online
- June 13- First Day of early voting at community locations, including on weekends
- June 23 - Last Day to request a mail ballot
- June 27 - Last Day of early voting
- J.une 28 - Last Day that mail ballots can be postmarked
- June 28 - ELECTION DAY
For voter information, including how to register online, your polling place, your current districts, and more, go to www.elections.il.gov and cookcountyclerk.il.gov.
Please mark down June 28 on your calendar as Election Day, as well as any other dates that you need to remember.
TNBC NEWS
Visit our blog for the latest news updates, featured stories, announcements and more!
Archives
February 2023
August 2022
May 2022