Illinois Department of Labor Honors Workers With Annual Labor Day Report

Honoring the Contributions of Illinois' Workers

The Illinois Department of Labor has released its annual Labor Day report, which highlights the contributions of workers to the state's economy and society.

The report found that Illinois workers contributed over $1 trillion to the state's gross domestic product in 2022. This represents a 2.5% increase over the previous year.

The report also found that Illinois workers have made significant contributions to the state's manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors.

A Look at Some of the Report's Key Findings

Manufacturing

• Illinois is home to over 1,000 manufacturing establishments.
• These establishments employ over 500,000 workers.
• The manufacturing sector contributes over $100 billion to the state's economy.

Healthcare

• Illinois is home to over 2,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• These facilities employ over 500,000 workers.
• The healthcare sector contributes over $150 billion to the state's economy.

Education

• Illinois is home to over 1,000 public schools and universities.
• These schools and universities employ over 200,000 workers.
• The education sector contributes over $50 billion to the state's economy.