In a landmark labor case, the court ruled that forced union fees are unconstitutional. The decision marks the first step toward worker freedom for 5.5 million government employees across the United States – including 370,000 in Illinois.
The state will stop deducting agency fees from workers who have opted out of the union, effective immediately.
A landmark case on worker freedom could have positive effects on Illinois’ fiscal health, according to a leading ratings agency.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision marked a new era of freedom for public servants in 22 states, including Illinois. Here’s what public sector workers need to do to secure their newly restored rights.
Government workers’ union dues are passed on to state and national affiliates, which spend millions of dollars on political activities and lobbying every year.
Scrapping Illinois’ flat income tax protection would open the door for massive tax hikes on the state’s middle class.
Tim Mapes is also in line for a six-figure pension.
A Janus victory would end forced fees for government workers nationwide.
As part of a large and growing property tax bill, Springfield area taxpayers have to bail out the Bank of Springfield Center.
Chicago homeowners will see their property tax bills rise by an average of $110 this summer. But suburban residents and business owners should also prepare for a hike.
State lawmakers should reform Illinois’ overly complicated sales taxes and other anti-business taxes, which violate guiding principles of sound tax policy.