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Annual June Fundraiser

Each June, the LEC brings together labor leaders, community advocates, and supporters for our Annual June Fundraiser—an afternoon dedicated to celebrating worker solidarity, graduates of our program, and recharging for the year ahead. This event raises critical funds to support our education programs, organizing initiatives, and advocacy efforts.

Join us for inspiring speakers, community building, and collective action. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the movement, your participation helps us continue empowering workers and strengthening labor leadership. Stay tuned for details on this year’s event and how you can be a part of it!

Strength in Solidarity BBQ Fundraiser (June 2025)

 
 

Join us on Sunday, June 1st at 2pm for our June BBQ Fundraiser! 

Click the link below to view full event information, including our schedule, sponsors, raffle items, and more!

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Our 2024 Unity BBQ fundraiser was held on Sunday, June 9th 2024 at the Teamsters Local 705 Hall.

Full event information is available here.

Special thank you to our 2024 sponsors:

List of 2024 LEC sponsors.

Fall Youth Fundraiser 

Each fall, the LEC calls on labor leaders and community allies to support our Fall Youth Fundraiser—an online campaign dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of labor leaders. This fundraiser fuels our youth-centered programs, mentorship initiatives, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that young organizers have the tools and support to drive change.

Join us in shaping a fairer future through collective action and solidarity. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the movement, your participation helps us uplift youth voices and strengthen labor leadership. 

Stay tuned for details on this year's fall fundraiser and how you can contribute and be part of this vital effort!

This past fall, our fundraiser focused on building an inclusive movement by amplifying youth voices and ensuring they have the knowledge and tools to stand up for their rights.  By investing in youth labor leaders from diverse backgrounds, we strengthen our movement for the future. Their leadership is essential for the challenges ahead, ensuring our fight for justice reflects all of our communities. Every donation moves us closer to a lasting change. Thank you to our 2024 supporters:

  • AFT Local 943
  • Associated Steel Erectors Industry
  • Athena Clark
  • BGO MEPT Fund
  • Bob Breving
  • Carl Rosen
  • Cement Masons Union Local 502
  • Chicago Teachers Union
  • Dr. Donald L. Opitz
  • Elizabeth Nolan
  • Emily Rosenberg
  • Emmanuel Flores
  • IAM Automobile Mechanics Lodge Local 701
  • IBEW Local 9
  • IFT Local 571 West Suburban Teachers Union
  • Il AFL-CIO
  • Ironworkers Local 63
  • Jack Metzgar
  • Janise Hurtig
  • Karen Engelhardt
  • Liesl Orenic
  • LiUNA Local 1
  • LiUNA Local 152
  • Mary Crayton
  • Mia Korinke
  • Mike and Carolyn Gloeckle
  • NALC Branch 1870
  • NSTU - IFT Local 1274
  • Painters Local 273
  • SAG-AFTRA
  • Teamsters Joint Council 25
  • Teamsters Local 301
  • Teamsters Local 455
  • Teamsters Local 703
  • Teamsters Local 731
  • Tom McLaughlin
  • Wanda Neeley



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