Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations
The staff union is seeking higher pay from university officials in stagnant negotiations
Tag: wages
Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report
The report was spurred by a 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act.
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
Illinois schools address a persistent teacher shortage through policy changes, alternative hiring measures, and state funding.
Educators say low pay hinders teacher recruitment, retention efforts
Illinois educators cite low pay, poor working conditions, and a lack of state support as major barriers to solving the ...
Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers clears General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled workers by 2030, pending the governor's approval.
East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty
Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support.
Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback
Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff
Capitol Briefs: Advocates push for guaranteed income, child care assistance
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Jussie Smollett
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage
Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates
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