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Honoring the Unsung Workers of Bloomington | Peoria News
Bloomington’s Labor Day parade celebrated everyday heroes—the bus drivers, plumbers, teachers, and electricians who quietly keep the city running. With 84 groups marching, including student bands and local leaders, the event spotlighted the unsung workers who don’t get bonuses but show up every day. Organizer Mike Matejka reminded us that the labor movement’s fight for the eight-hour day and safety rules shaped modern life—and that without unions, we might not even have weekends. The parade also honored Chuck Carver of AFSCME Local 1110, whose union recently struck Illinois State University…
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