To All Labor Council Members:

Just a reminder, our annual ILFOPLC Steward Trainings are coming up this fall! Below are the scheduled dates and locations. Additional details, including class agendas, will be shared soon.

Training Dates and Locations:

Effingham - September 3 at 9:00AM
Effingham Police Department, 110 S 3rd St, Effingham

Belleville - September 17 at 9:00AM
Belleville Police Department, 720 W Main, Belleville

Carol Stream - October 15 at 9:00AM
ILFOPLC Office, 450 Gundersen, Carol Stream

To reserve your spot, email training@fop.org today.

This is your opportunity to stay sharp, stay informed, and stay connected with fellow union stewards and ILFOPLC staff. Seminar topics will include:

Use of Force
Legal standards, recent updates, and best practices

Labor Negotiations
Strategies to advocate effectively at the bargaining table

Contract Law
Understanding and enforcing your collective bargaining agreement

Steward Training
Practical tools to lead and represent with confidence

In addition to expert-led sessions, you'll have the chance to network with members from across the state, share insights, and strengthen the connections that power our union.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself, and in your union.