Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration
January 27, 2025
Labor Advisory Board
Michael Newman will continue to serve as a Member of the Labor Advisory Board.* Newman has over 40 years of experience in labor relations and workers’ rights. He currently serves as an International Vice President of AFSCME International Union, Vice President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, and Deputy Director of AFSCME Council 31. Since joining Council 31 in 1982 as Legislative Director, he has played a pivotal role in securing collective bargaining rights for public employees and administering key labor agreements. Newman also taught in the Labor Education Program at the University of Illinois. Newman earned a Bachelor of History from Beloit College and a Master of Science in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois.
* Appointments pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
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