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Illinois unions

There are 2,991 labor unions in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan unions employ 14,236 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $2 billion.
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Unions by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
1,423
 
$1,006,796,270
St. Louis, MO
 
286
 
$42,122,474
Peoria
 
152
 
$38,365,583
Davenport, IA
 
125
 
$27,034,960
Carbondale
 
112
 
$24,736,238
Springfield, IL
 
107
 
$145,405,356
Champaign
 
96
 
$11,755,440
Rockford
 
92
 
$23,783,854
Bloomington, IL
 
57
 
$5,299,770
Decatur, IL
 
48
 
$6,970,581
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for Illinois unions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
110
1-10
 
151
11-25
 
138
26-100
 
93
101 to 1,000
 
29
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of unions in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
448
$250k to $1M
 
174
$1M to $5M
 
168
$5M to $25M
 
42
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of unions in Illinois

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1-20 of 2,991

Electrical Contractors Association of City of Chicago (ECA)

We work with a Joint Arbitration Board to manage our industry's collective bargaining agreement, including our apprentice and journeyman training programs.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
8
EIN
36-1033910
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee

The Lakes Region Organizing Committee is a labor union that helps to organize workers in the area of the Great Lakes District Councils.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
45
EIN
36-4465366
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Pipe Fitters' Training Fund Local 597

Pipe Fitters' Training Fund Local 597 is a labor union in Mokena, IL whose mission is: Local 597 trains and develops pipe fitting skills for apprentices and journeymen in Mokena, IL.
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$59.2m
Employees
866
EIN
36-2536349
IRS type
501(c)(5)

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 (IUOE Local 150)

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is a union representing approximately 23,000 men and women working in a variety of construction and other industries.
Revenue
$52.9m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
267
EIN
36-1581416
IRS type
501(c)(5)

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 Educational Training Fund

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 Educational Training Fund is a labor union in Chicago, IL whose mission is: Trains and educates members, provides educational assistance to eligible participants.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$24.2m
Employees
16
EIN
36-3957585
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP

Chicago Workers' Collaborative NFP promotes full employment and equality for temporary staffing workers in the Chicago region through training, education, and advocacy.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
37
EIN
26-1470308
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SMACNA Greater Chicago

SMACNA Greater Chicago promotes sheet metal industry standards, sound labor relations, worker safety, and education through conferences, newsletters, and safety programs.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
2
EIN
46-4927322
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 (IUOE Local 399) is a Labor Union representing more than 10,000 working men and women in Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
38
EIN
36-1265730
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Illinois Education Association

Advocacy org for public education employees. Provides legal and program development services. Headquartered in Springfield, IL.
Revenue
$62.9m
Assets
$65.7m
Employees
328
EIN
37-0343490
IRS type
501(c)(5)

National Public Employer Labor Relations Association

National PELRA offers professional development, training, and certification opportunities for public employer labor relations and human resource professionals.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$373.0k
Employees
3
EIN
23-7380090
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Labor-Management Union Carpentry Cooperation Promotion Fund

To preserve and revitalize the carpentry industry and to increase opportunities for the bargaining unit employees and employers. To establish cooperative and harmonious labor-mgmt.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$40.5m
Employees
1
EIN
36-4273836
IRS type
501(c)(6)

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Automobile Mechanics Local 701

Local 701 is one of the largest mechanics' locals in the United States representing auto and truck mechanics, heavy equipment, excavating and paving, road building, forklifts, high-rise equipment, tank washers, fuelers, trailer body and marine.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
184
EIN
36-0759680
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Service Employees International Union - Seiu Healthcare Il in

Improve the conditions, and benefit the general welfare, of its members by every means, including securing economic advantages, including better wages, hours, and working conditions, through organization, collective bargaining, legislative and political a....
Revenue
$36.5m
Assets
$42.8m
Employees
452
EIN
26-2160104
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Teamsters - 705 TCWH Local

Chicago-based union that organizes workers, negotiates collective bargaining agreements and secures improved wages, hours, and working conditions.
Revenue
$16.1m
Assets
$37.2m
Employees
225
EIN
36-1265700
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Service Employees International Union Illinois Council

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Illinois Council joins more than 150,000 members who power a wide variety of industries across the region. The Council exists to protect and bolster a standard of living for members and their families.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
0
EIN
36-2819599
IRS type
501(c)(5)

United Association - 130 Chicago Local

Local labor union representing northeastern Illinois membership in employment-related matters and operating a market recovery program.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
59
EIN
36-0901490
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Roofers & Waterproofers Union Local 11

To unite and mutually obligate all members for the purpose of securing concerted action in all matters regarding their welfare and interests.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
43
EIN
36-0940360
IRS type
501(c)(5)

United Association - Sprinkler Fitters Union 281

Sprinkler Fitters Union 281 is a labor union in Alsip, IL representing workers in the automatic sprinkler and fire control industry.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
46
EIN
36-1808342
IRS type
501(c)(5)

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers - 17 Awia

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers - 17 Awia aims to organize workers for their economic, moral, and social advancement, functioning as a labor union.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
20
EIN
36-0750325
IRS type
501(c)(5)

BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois

BAC Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois aims to organize all workers for their economic, moral, and social advancement of their condition and status. The local has 5,997 members at year-end.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
48
EIN
36-3028328
IRS type
501(c)(5)
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