FASCINATING LABOR HISTORY
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Haymarket Memorial 175 N. Desplaines St., Chicago - Commemorated in 2004, this sculpture by Mary Brogger marks the site of the Haymarket Tragedy. Each year a different labor organization from around the world places a plaque at the memorial in spirit of international workers solidarity.
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Pullman Visitor Center and Factory Town, 112th and Cottage Grove, Chicago - The Pullman "model town" looks much as it did in 1894 at the time of the Great Pullman Strike. Walk the streets and feel like you stepped back in time. For Visitor Center hours and information check here.
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National A Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, 10406 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago - This one-of-a-kind museum features tells the history of the first national black labor union in the United States. For Museum hours and information check here.
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Old Stone Gate Exchange and 42nd Street, Chicago - The Old Stone Gate to the Chicago Stockyards became a National Historical Landmark in 1981. It was acquired by the City when the Stockyards officially closed in 1971, after which all of the meat packing industry buildings were razed.
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History of the Packinghouse Worker Mural, 4859 S. Wabash, Chicago - The History of the Packinghouse Worker mural painted in 1974 vividly tells the history of how those who worked in Chicago's stockyards fought for fair wages and safe working conditions.
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Republic Steel Memorial Day Massacre Statue, 117th and Avenue O, Chicago - Ten demonstrators were killed by police bullets during the "Little Steel Strike" of 1937.
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Steelworkers Park East 87th at Lake Michigan, Chicago - This unique park was part of the US Steel Complex known as South Works. Today it is a park that honors the thousands of workers who labored in the city's steel industry. Learn more about this park here.
The above courtesy of the Illinois Labor History Society.
FOOD
- Chicago is home to 25 restaurants awarded with coveted stars in the upcoming Michelin Guide 2018.
- Conde Nast Traveler named Chicago Best Restaurant City in America.
- Chicago is the Restaurant City of the Year 2017 - Bon Appetit
- Chicago has one of the Best New Chefs in Best New Chefs 2017 by Food and Wine
FUN
- Time Out names Chicago "The World's Best City For Having It All."
- Chicago tops Reader's Choice for 2017 Best Big Cities in the U.S. - Condé Nast Traveler
- Expedia's "most searched for cities" in America.
- Millennium Park has been named the #1 attraction in the Midwest, and is among the top 10 most-visited sites in the US.
- MLB - Chicago Cubs three-game series vs. Cincinnati Reds: Aug 23, 24, 25. Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins: Aug 21, 22
- NFL - Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Preseason: Aug 25
- MLS - Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew: Aug 23
This Year's Conference
A plethora of workshops, panels, and plenary sessions focusing on new rules of the road for labor relations practitioners and new workplace challenges. Advocates, experts, and front-line practitioners will share their insights, as well as practical tools and techniques.
Topics include:
- Collaborating for Wellness Improvements and Health Care Savings: How do you keep health care costs to a minimum and not cut benefits?
- Tailoring Your Bargaining Model for Negotiations Success: Lockheed Martin & UAW
- Brewing up a Great Labor-Management Relationship
- Dealing with Unethical Parties in Labor Arbitration
- Collective Bargaining Series: Tried and True Traditional Bargaining
- Collective Bargaining Series: Alternative Bargaining Models
- Future of Labor Arbitration
...click here to see even more!
Chicago is more than just a big city.
Besides its striking downtown area, which includes some of the tallest buildings in the world, Chicago has a distinctive shoreline, hundreds of vibrant parks and 77 unique neighborhoods. It's this truly distinctive mix of incredible attractions and cultural allure that make Chicago one of the friendliest, most livable cities in America.
Chicago's developed a reputation as a must-visit destination for diners. In fact, Chicago is one of only three cities in the country to have its culinary chops rated by the prestigious Michelin Guide. With incredible shopping on The Magnificent Mile, world premiere performances in its famed Theater District and one of the country's most active nightlife scenes, this city is always buzzing. Chicago also vaunts more than 60 museums, five regional Tony Award-winning theaters and, no matter the season, there's always a professional sports team to cheer to victory.
Situated squarely in the center of the country and equipped with two major, international airports, getting to Chicago is easy. Once you arrive, you'll be able to choose from more than 38,000 hotel rooms in the downtown area alone. From sleek downtown properties to luxury boutiques, you will discover outstanding accommodations for every style and budget.
Millennium Park, deep dish pizza and Wrigley Field are all compelling enough reasons to visit Chicago, but the city's most endearing quality is its people. Chicago's neighborhoods represent more than 100 countries and it's through this diversity and profound city culture that Chicago is able to develop the country's best restaurants, theaters and museums.
Visit choosechicago.com or check out their 2018 Visitor's Guide for more information.
(Photos Courtesy of Choose Chicago)
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