International Labor Communications Association

24/03/2026

Submissions for the 2026 ILCA Labor Media Awards are officially OPEN. Whether it’s a viral video from the picket line, a groundbreaking newsletter, or a digital campaign that won a contract, your work builds worker power—and it deserves recognition.

Why enter now?

✅Honor your team’s hard work from 2025.

✅ Inspire communicators across the movement.

✅ Save $20 per entry when you submit by the May 1 early-bird deadline!

Categories include Visual Communications, Writing, Digital Media, and General Excellence.

Don’t wait, show the world the talent behind our union stories.

Submit your best work here: https://laborcommunicators.org/contest

21/10/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) contest!
Today we’re proud to recognize the outstanding work of labor communicators across the country who are amplifying the voices of working people and telling the stories that matter.

We’ll be celebrating all the winners in person on November 20, 2025 at the evening reception during ILCA’s bi-annual convention.

👉 For the full list of winners, visit the announcement page: laborcommunicators.org

Thank you to everyone who submitted entries, supported this work, and continues to elevate labor communications to new heights. Your dedication fuels our movement.

07/05/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 ILCA Convention is set for November 18–20, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Registration is now open, with a deadline of October 15, 2025.

For more details and to register, visit:
👉 https://laborcommunicators.org/2025-ilca-convention

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

05/05/2025

We want YOU to submit to the 2025 Labor Media Awards!

Submit by May 30 and pay $60/entry, or submit by July 1 and pay $80/entry.

Learn more about the contest and submit here: www.laborcommunicators.org/contest

29/04/2025

Have you submitted your union’s 2024 work to the 2025 Labor Media Awards yet? Submit before May 30 to pay a $60 fee per entry (after May 30, the fee goes up to $80 per entry for the remainder of the contest.)

Submit now so you can do a happy dance too: www.laborcommunicators.org/contest

24/04/2025

Last chance to submit to the ILCA Media Awards for only $40 an entry!

Entry fees go up after April 25. Submit your union’s stand-out 2024 communications work for consideration now: www.laborcommunicators.org/contest

16/04/2025

Early birds get the worm! Communicators, get your ILCA Awards entries in ASAP to pay the reduced fee of $40/entry! After April 25, entry fees will go up to $60/entry and after May 30, to $80/entry.

Submit your union’s 2024 work for consideration now: https://laborcommunicators.org/contest

26/03/2025

📢 The 2025 Labor Media Awards are NOW OPEN! Labor communicators, submit your 2024 work to be considered for the contest NOW thru July 1! Learn more about eligibility and awards categories here: https://laborcommunicators.org/contest

18/03/2025

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08/11/2024

Let’s celebrate the work of our labor communicator community! Join ILCA for a reception in DC on Thu, Nov 14, 5-8 PM, to celebrate our 2024 Labor Media Awards winners! RSVP: www.bit.ly/ILCA24

Award winners list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0hMrjSy6K-w8Z0dipGpug3s7hxb_O-DNqCu2a71Pqk/edit?usp=sharing

06/11/2024

NEXT WEEK: join ILCA in DC to celebrate the 2024 Labor Media Awards winners! Free to all ILCA members, this reception will take place at the Machinists Union Townhouse, Thu, Nov 14, 5-8 PM! RSVP: www.bit.ly/ILCA24

Award winners list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q0hMrjSy6K-w8Z0dipGpug3s7hxb_O-DNqCu2a71Pqk/edit?usp=sharing