Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions ‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision
Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model Organized labor has been a mainstay throughout DNC, especially for the host delegation
Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Delegates focus on reproductive rights, labor support on Day 2 of convention
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged Capitol Briefs: Pritzker calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign; new law challenged ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ hit with lawsuit from libertarian group
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict Would-be union claims rights violated under 2022 ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Staffers allege House speaker passed bill allowing unionization knowing it would die in Senate
Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it Capitol Briefs: House OKs program for student teacher stipends – but not the funding for it State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony
Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Measure excludes certain tax-exempt entities after negotiations