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Our deepest condolences to Shandi and the loss of her dad. To allow the staff to attend the services we will be closing at 2 pm today Friday January 30
There is still 2 weeks to get your sweepstakes tickets turned into department the drawing will be February 12 after the Lincoln Pilgrimage Lunch. If you want tickets or if you want to purchase more tickets call department at 309-663-0361 and pay by card if you send a check in to department without tickets please put sweepstakes and your member id in the memo we will put tickets in for you.
Hello Friends and Colleagues,![]()
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Immediately seeking five (5) Class A CDL holders for a union utility position in Kankakee, Illinois with Aqua Illinois.![]()
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This is a strong, full-time union opportunity with guaranteed hours, overtime availability, and a clear certification pathway.![]()
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Position Highlights:![]()
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Location: Kankakee, IL![]()
(Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, candidates must reside within 30 minutes of the Kankakee office)![]()
Pay: $27.83/hour (union scale)![]()
Guaranteed 40 hours/week + overtime opportunities![]()
CDL-A required prior to hire![]()
Union benefits (2025 benefits one-pager available)![]()
If you know qualified CDL-A drivers—especially veterans or someone seeking union position—in or near Kankakee who are looking for a stable, long-term union role, please share this opportunity or connect them directly.![]()
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Points of Contact:![]()
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📞 773-678-7026![]()
📧 embconsultants@gmail.com
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2025 Fall Committee Meetings Schedule
Most of the committees in September and early October. Consolidated Committee Reports. Link is updated as committee chairs submit their report to Department Adjutant.
Link to a consolidated committee report. Fall Reports 2025 Fall Reports 2024
Department Newsletter
The current and past newsletters are on the website. The newsletter keeps you up to date on meeting dates, activities, and events around the state. You may go direct under the tab News & Events or follow the link. Department Newsletter
