Joe Ocol
Joe Ocol
“I have nothing against the union, but I have something against people who use the union for a political agenda for their own self-interest, because I feel that this has something to do with political motives.”
Day 2 of Chicago Teachers Union walkout costs students
Day 2 of Chicago Teachers Union walkout costs students
The Chicago Teachers Union’s refusal to conduct in-person classes is idling students for a second day. Students pay the price for a union ignoring the public health experts and other large districts.
Chicago parents had 8 hours’ notice of teachers union walkout
Chicago parents had 8 hours’ notice of teachers union walkout
Not only were there few hours to find child care for working families, but the word came as most people were asleep that the Chicago Teachers Union was forcing schools to close the next day.
Chicago teachers who don’t want to walk out on students have options
Chicago teachers who don’t want to walk out on students have options
The Chicago Teachers Union refused to return to classrooms Jan. 5. Teachers who recognize the failings of remote learning and want to be there for their students have options.
Chicago Teachers Union uses COVID-19 to walk out on students, again
Chicago Teachers Union uses COVID-19 to walk out on students, again
Chicago schools closed Jan. 5 when the Chicago Teachers Union voted to keep members out of classrooms, trying to force an end to in-person learning over COVID-19 concerns.
Unions flood politicians with cash: How it buys clout in Illinois General Assembly
Unions flood politicians with cash: How it buys clout in Illinois General Assembly
Government unions in Illinois have tremendous power. Most are allowed to go on strike and can bargain over virtually anything.1 It creates an uneven playing field, with unions able to demand costly provisions in their contracts and threaten to strike – denying Illinoisans needed services – to get what they want.2 Until recently, the potential...
Amendment 1 could undermine 11 DCFS provisions aimed at protecting children
Amendment 1 could undermine 11 DCFS provisions aimed at protecting children
Amendment 1 would allow unions to override provisions put in place for the protection of the children Illinois is supposed to be safeguarding.
38 provisions in Illinois School Code could be undermined by Amendment 1
38 provisions in Illinois School Code could be undermined by Amendment 1
Amendment 1 would allow union leaders to negotiate anything and everything into union contracts – including provisions that could contradict state laws meant to protect Illinois schoolchildren.
Voters being asked to change Illinois Constitution to benefit one group
Voters being asked to change Illinois Constitution to benefit one group
Special interest groups shouldn’t be singled out for protection in the Illinois Constitution, but state lawmakers are asking voters to change that. If passed, Amendment 1 would protect government unions at the expense of everyone else.
Government unions dictate when Illinois Constitution needs changes
Government unions dictate when Illinois Constitution needs changes
In 2022, Illinois voters will face the biggest union power grab yet.
Chicago teacher sees firsthand what union values: it isn’t students
Chicago teacher sees firsthand what union values: it isn’t students
Allowing teachers unions to hold students and homeowners hostage is not the norm.
Brian Harty
Brian Harty
“Freedom of expression is not a priority of the union.”
23 Chicago labor unions sue to block Lightfoot’s vaccination mandate
23 Chicago labor unions sue to block Lightfoot’s vaccination mandate
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being challenged by 23 labor unions over her Dec. 31 vaccination deadline. They claimed she is infringing on union members’ collective bargaining rights.
Janice Singleton
Janice Singleton
"I didn’t realize that SEIU was taking so much money until one day I looked at some of my paystubs. SEIU takes dues from each check I receive, per child."