Dear Friends of the Illinois Labor History Society,

The Illinois Labor History Society is thrilled to gather for the Union Hall of Honor Banquet and to celebrate our Illinois labor advocates.  This year’s theme is Forging a Union of Steel. We are pleased to announce that this year we are honoring Fred Redmond—Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO; the late George Becker—former USW President; Roberta Wood—Founding Co-chair USWA District 31 Women’s Caucus; and Norma Gaines—Founding Co-chair USWA District 34 Women’s Caucus, for their lifelong advocacy of union and human rights, and for their work to engage union members and labor activists.

We are excited to have as our keynote speaker Michael R. Millsap, Director, District 7 United Steelworkers.