Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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’ Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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 Friday, May 31, 2024 Would-be union claims rights violated under 2022 ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ Read more
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Staffers allege House speaker passed bill allowing unionization knowing it would die in Senate Read more
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 Tuesday, May 14, 2024 State leaders honor fallen firefighters at annual Capitol ceremony Read more
Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Labor-backed bill banning 'captive audience' meetings awaits House action Friday, May 10, 2024 Measure excludes certain tax-exempt entities after negotiations Read more
Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Pritzker says state ‘obviously’ needs to change 2010 law that shrunk pension benefits Thursday, April 18, 2024 Governor adds voice to growing consensus that ‘Tier 2’ pensions may violate federal law Read more
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions Read more