Liuna Laborers' Local 1092

Liuna Laborers' Local 1092 Waterpipe Extension, Bureau of Engineering Laborers' Today, Local 1092 has a membership that is almost exclusively public sector employees.

In 1929, several laborers working for the City of Chicago in the Water Distribution Division started a men’s social club (“The Civil Service Club”) to discuss low wages, safety concerns and most importantly, determine ways to achieve civil service status. At the time, they were day laborers and achieving civil service status was their goal and remained just a goal for many years. In an era when wo

rkers were forming Unions all around the United States, the Civil Service Club soon became part of the International Hod Carriers Union, and in 1937 was re-chartered as Water Pipe Extension, Bureau of Engineering Laborers’ Local Union 1092. Local 1092 was recognized by the City of Chicago as the representatives for laborers in several different City departments, the Water Department being the largest. In 1983, after the State of Illinois established collective bargaining rights for our members, Local 1092 negotiated the first written contract. Through the years, the Local has had many arbitrations, Labor Board cases, and settlement agreements which have led to one of the best collective bargaining agreements in the public sector. The majority of our membership is comprised of City of Chicago employees with around 95% of those being prevailing wage rate construction laborers. We also represent laborers employed by the Cook County, The Chicago Park District, The Town of Cicero, and the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois in its Chicago area facilities. Local 1092 is a proud member of the City Coalition where we join with our brothers and sisters from the Chicago Building Trades to serve and represent all Union members in the Chicago area. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​Local 1092 is an affiliate of LIUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNA members are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.

06/19/2026

Today, we honor those who fought for freedom, celebrate the progress made, and recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and opportunity for ALL.

06/19/2026

Happy brothers and sisters! Today we celebrate the diverse workforce that builds our communities from the ground up, and recommit to the ongoing fight for economic and social justice for all. forever.

On Monday, Local 1092 had the distinct honor of celebrating four incredible members who have dedicated a half-century to...
06/17/2026

On Monday, Local 1092 had the distinct honor of celebrating four incredible members who have dedicated a half-century to our union family.
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to congratulate Jim LoVerde, Bill James, Teddy Flisk, and Jeff Grippo on achieving 50 years of membership!
To mark this incredible milestone, they were presented with their 50-year gold cards and commemorative 50-year jackets. Thank you, brothers, for your unwavering dedication, loyalty, and lifetime of service to Local 1092. You embody the true spirit of solidarity! Let's stay union strong!🏅🧥✊

🚨 NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🚨The hard work starts today. Please join us in welcoming our newest Laborer Apprentices! Over the ne...
06/16/2026

🚨 NEW MEMBER ALERT! 🚨

The hard work starts today. Please join us in welcoming our newest Laborer Apprentices! Over the next two years, they’ll undergo rigorous training and hands-on learning to master the craft.

Here’s to Day One of building a better life and a lifelong career. Welcome to Local 1092! 🛠️🏗️







📢🚨 REMINDER🚨📢MEMBER MEETING TONIGHT 5PM @ THE HALL
06/15/2026

📢🚨 REMINDER🚨📢
MEMBER MEETING TONIGHT 5PM @ THE HALL

06/12/2026
06/12/2026

No shortcuts. No cutting corners. Just elite training. 🛠️

​Huge shout out to the top-notch instructors at Laborers' Training Center! Our apprentices dive into a rigorous, hands-on environment every day so that when they hit the field, they're ready for anything the job throws at them. 💼💪
LIUNA LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council LIUNA Chicagoland Laborers' Training & Apprentice Fund

06/12/2026

Unions led the way in protecting children from predatory labor practices, pushing state by state to implement age restictions in a humanitarian effort. While this issue feels distant, we remember our history so that we never go back.
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06/12/2026

We don’t beg for a voice. We build power and make it impossible to ignore.

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3841 S Halsted Street #200
Chicago, IL
60609

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